Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wentworth Falls is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2782, home to 6,428 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 80 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,428
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,528 /week
- Median personal income
- $740 /week
- Median family income
- $1,978 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,080
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Wentworth Falls Public School
- Leura Public School
- Katoomba Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 46 bus stops
- Falls Rd Opp Parkes St
- Falls Rd At Parkes St
- Falls Rd Opp Wentworth Falls Public School
- Wentworth Falls Public School, Falls Rd
- Wentworth Falls Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 39 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 79.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 75.8% of the 3,309 resolvable premises in Wentworth Falls. 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: 24.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 75.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 148 across postcode 2782 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 39 violent offences, 33 theft, 24 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls (NSW 2782) had 6,428 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Wentworth Falls?
The median advertised rent in Wentworth Falls is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wentworth Falls?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wentworth Falls covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wentworth Falls Public School (0.4 km), Leura Public School (3.1 km), Katoomba Public School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (75.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wentworth Falls?
Across postcode 2782, 148 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (39), theft (33), property damage (24). 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 Wentworth Falls?
In Wentworth Falls, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (79.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wentworth Falls?
48 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wentworth Falls centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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