Wattle Ponds, NSW 2330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wattle Ponds is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2330, home to 1,193 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 125 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,193
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,775 /week
- Median personal income
- $889 /week
- Median family income
- $2,841 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Singleton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $519 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Singleton Heights Public School
- Singleton Public School
- Singleton High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 42 bus stops
- Brigadier Hammett Rd Before Clayworth Rd
- Wanaruah Cl At Brigadier Hammett Rd
- Brigadier Hammett Rd Opp Clayworth Rd
- Retreat Rd At Governor Martin Cl
- Retreat Rd Opp Governor Martin Cl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 81.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.2% of the 443 resolvable premises in Wattle Ponds. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 5.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 93.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,337 across postcode 2330 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 434 violent offences, 264 theft, 197 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wattle Ponds?
Wattle Ponds (NSW 2330) had 1,193 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Singleton local government area.
What is the median rent in Wattle Ponds?
The median advertised rent in Wattle Ponds is $519/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wattle Ponds?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wattle Ponds covering government sectors. Nearest include: Singleton Heights Public School (3.7 km), Singleton Public School (4.8 km), Singleton High School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wattle Ponds?
Wattle Ponds is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wattle Ponds?
Across postcode 2330, 1,337 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (434), theft (264), property damage (197). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Wattle Ponds?
In Wattle Ponds, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (81.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wattle Ponds?
42 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wattle Ponds centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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