Wee Waa, NSW 2388 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wee Waa is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2388, home to 2,034 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Coonamble local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 435 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,034
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,286 /week
- Median personal income
- $689 /week
- Median family income
- $1,658 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Narrabri
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Wee Waa Public School
- Wee Waa High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Namoi Valley Christian, Charles St
- Wee Waa Public School, Cowper St
- Wee Waa High School, George St
- St Josephs Primary School, Alma St
- Rose St After George St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.5% of the 1,123 resolvable premises in Wee Waa. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 196 across postcode 2388 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 52 violent offences, 35 other offences, 34 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wee Waa?
Wee Waa (NSW 2388) had 2,034 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Narrabri local government area.
What is the median rent in Wee Waa?
The median advertised rent in Wee Waa is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wee Waa?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Wee Waa covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wee Waa Public School (0.2 km), Wee Waa High School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wee Waa?
Wee Waa is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wee Waa?
Across postcode 2388, 196 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (52), other (35), theft (34). 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 Wee Waa?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wee Waa centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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