Wedderburn, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wedderburn is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 665 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 665
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,062 /week
- Median personal income
- $781 /week
- Median family income
- $2,170 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,524
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St Helens Park Public School
- Rosemeadow Public School
- Ambarvale High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- 149 Katanna Rd
- Wedderburn After Minerva Rd
- Wedderburn Rd At Aberfoyle Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.5% of the 200 resolvable premises in Wedderburn. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 92.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wedderburn?
Wedderburn (NSW 2560) had 665 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Wedderburn?
The median advertised rent in Wedderburn is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wedderburn?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wedderburn covering government sectors. Nearest include: St Helens Park Public School (4.4 km), Rosemeadow Public School (5.3 km), Ambarvale High School (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wedderburn?
Wedderburn is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wedderburn?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). 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 Wedderburn?
In Wedderburn, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wedderburn?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wedderburn centroid. 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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