Wherrol Flat, NSW 2429 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wherrol Flat is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2429, home to 329 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 254 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 329
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,162 /week
- Median personal income
- $549 /week
- Median family income
- $1,364 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,305
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Bobin Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Wherrol Flat Rd Opp Little Run Rd
- Caparra And Big Run Rds
- Big Rum Rd At Caparra Rd
- 29 Caparra Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 82.4% of the 136 resolvable premises in Wherrol Flat. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 17.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 82.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 364 across postcode 2429 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 141 violent offences, 59 property damage, 51 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wherrol Flat?
Wherrol Flat (NSW 2429) had 329 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Wherrol Flat?
The median advertised rent in Wherrol Flat is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wherrol Flat?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wherrol Flat covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bobin Public School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wherrol Flat?
Wherrol Flat is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (82.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wherrol Flat?
Across postcode 2429, 364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (141), property damage (59), theft (51). 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 Wherrol Flat?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wherrol Flat centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus 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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