Wirlinga, NSW 2640 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wirlinga is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2640, home to 395 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 450 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 395
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,284 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,051 /week
- Median family income
- $2,362 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Albury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Thurgoona Public School
- Lavington East Public School
- Springdale Heights Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Hawksview Rd Turnaround
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
Fibre to the Premises serves 78.1% of the 384 resolvable premises in Wirlinga. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 78.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 19.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,635 across postcode 2640 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,298 violent offences, 1,088 theft, 570 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wirlinga?
Wirlinga (NSW 2640) had 395 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Albury local government area.
What is the median rent in Wirlinga?
The median advertised rent in Wirlinga is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wirlinga?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wirlinga covering government sectors. Nearest include: Thurgoona Public School (6.5 km), Lavington East Public School (9.7 km), Springdale Heights Public School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wirlinga?
Wirlinga is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (78.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wirlinga?
Across postcode 2640, 4,635 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,298), theft (1,088), property damage (570). 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 Wirlinga?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wirlinga centroid. 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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