Welby, NSW 2575 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Welby is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2575, home to 764 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 96 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 764
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,357 /week
- Median personal income
- $664 /week
- Median family income
- $1,674 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $376 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Mittagong Public School
- Tangara School
- Bowral Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops
- Berrima St At Jellore St
- Jellore St After Berrima St
- Old Welby Store Currockbilly St
- Old Hume Hwy Opp Howards Way
- Kell Cres At Meranie St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 27 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
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), 54.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 71.3% of the 335 resolvable premises in Welby. 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: 28.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 71.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 597 across postcode 2575 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 152 violent offences, 122 theft, 91 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Welby?
Welby (NSW 2575) had 764 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Welby?
The median advertised rent in Welby is $376/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Welby?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Welby covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mittagong Public School (2.1 km), Tangara School (4.4 km), Bowral Public School (4.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Welby?
Welby is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Welby?
Across postcode 2575, 597 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (152), theft (122), property damage (91). 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 Welby?
In Welby, 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 (54 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Welby?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Welby centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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