Warialda, NSW 2402 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Warialda is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2402, home to 1,480 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Inverell local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 496 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,480
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $964 /week
- Median personal income
- $515 /week
- Median family income
- $1,342 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Gwydir
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Warialda Public School
- Warialda High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- Warialda Public School, Hope St
- East St At Gragin Rd
- St Joseph's Primary School, Stewart Av
- Stephen St Before High St
- Stephen St After High St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 45.7% of the 794 resolvable premises in Warialda. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 45.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 22.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 2.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 18.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 125 across postcode 2402 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 64 violent offences, 15 theft, 13 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Warialda?
Warialda (NSW 2402) had 1,480 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Gwydir local government area.
What is the median rent in Warialda?
The median advertised rent in Warialda is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Warialda?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Warialda covering government sectors. Nearest include: Warialda Public School (0.4 km), Warialda High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Warialda?
Warialda is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (45.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Warialda?
Across postcode 2402, 125 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (64), theft (15), other (13). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Warialda?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Warialda centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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