Wellington, NSW 2820 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wellington is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2820, home to 4,096 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dubbo local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 253 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,096
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $975 /week
- Median personal income
- $552 /week
- Median family income
- $1,298 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Dubbo Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $936
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Wellington Public School
- Wellington High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 67 bus stops
- Pierce St At Short St
- Warne St At Pierce St
- Warne St At Thornton St
- Pierce St At Warne St
- Wellington Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 23 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 57.0% of the 2,463 resolvable premises in Wellington. 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: 40.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 57.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 747 across postcode 2820 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 244 violent offences, 138 theft, 118 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wellington?
Wellington (NSW 2820) had 4,096 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Dubbo Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Wellington?
The median advertised rent in Wellington is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wellington?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Wellington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wellington Public School (0.8 km), Wellington High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wellington?
Wellington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (57% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wellington?
Across postcode 2820, 747 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (244), theft (138), property damage (118). 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 Wellington?
68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wellington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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