Willawarrin, NSW 2440 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Willawarrin is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2440, home to 183 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk
Population183
Median age50
Area25.4 km²
To CBD424 km
LGAKempsey

Demographics

Population
183
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$845 /week
Median personal income
$464 /week
Median family income
$900 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kempsey
Statistical region (SA4)
Mid North Coast
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Cowper
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$290 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$950
Rent share of household income
34%

Schools

  • Willawarrin Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Willawarrin Post Office, Main St bus · 92 m
  • Willawarrin Hotel, Main St bus · 139 m
  • Main St Opp Willawarrin Hotel bus · 142 m
  • Main St Opp Willawarrin Public School bus · 469 m
  • Willawarrin Public School, Main St bus · 470 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 library

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 52.5% of the 61 resolvable premises in Willawarrin. 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.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 6.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 3.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 37.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 52.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,154 across postcode 2440 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 948 violent offences, 716 theft, 437 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Willawarrin?

Willawarrin (NSW 2440) had 183 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.

What is the median rent in Willawarrin?

The median advertised rent in Willawarrin is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Willawarrin?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Willawarrin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Willawarrin Public School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Willawarrin?

Willawarrin is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (52.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Willawarrin?

Across postcode 2440, 3,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (948), theft (716), property damage (437). 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 Willawarrin?

9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Willawarrin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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