Wollongbar, NSW 2477 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wollongbar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2477, home to 3,261 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lismore local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 590 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,261
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,639 /week
- Median personal income
- $792 /week
- Median family income
- $1,927 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Ballina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,842
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Wollongbar Public School
- Alstonville High School
- Alstonville Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 73 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 98 bus stops
- Rifle Range Rd Opp Plateau Dr
- Rifle Range Rd At Plateau Dr
- Plateau Dr Before Rifle Range Rd
- Plateau Dr At Tectona Pl
- Wollongbar Dr After Rifle Range Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 10 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.8% of the 1,600 resolvable premises in Wollongbar. 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: 52.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 11.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 27.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 460 across postcode 2477 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 107 violent offences, 99 theft, 70 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wollongbar?
Wollongbar (NSW 2477) had 3,261 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Wollongbar?
The median advertised rent in Wollongbar is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wollongbar?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wollongbar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wollongbar Public School (0.7 km), Alstonville High School (2.3 km), Alstonville Public School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wollongbar?
Wollongbar is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wollongbar?
Across postcode 2477, 460 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (107), theft (99), property damage (70). 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 Wollongbar?
98 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wollongbar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 73 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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