Wentworth, NSW 2648 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wentworth is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2648, home to 1,577 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated NSW local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 862 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,577
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $952 /week
- Median personal income
- $496 /week
- Median family income
- $1,226 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wentworth
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $878
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Wentworth Public School
- Pomona Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Sandwych St At Darling St
- Wentworth Information Centre, Darling St
- Darling St Opp Wentworth Information Centre
- Wentworth Public School, Darling St
- Arthur St At Silver City Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 66.1% of the 926 resolvable premises in Wentworth. 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: 19.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 66.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 10.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 219 across postcode 2648 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 27% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 81 violent offences, 44 theft, 31 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wentworth?
Wentworth (NSW 2648) had 1,577 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Wentworth local government area.
What is the median rent in Wentworth?
The median advertised rent in Wentworth is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wentworth?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Wentworth covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wentworth Public School (0.5 km), Pomona Public School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wentworth?
Wentworth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (66.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wentworth?
Across postcode 2648, 219 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (81), theft (44), property damage (31). 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 Wentworth?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wentworth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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