Median house price
$1.06M
+13% change
NSW · Wingecarribee Council
High Range, 2575
Est. population · Jun 2025
485
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.5%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,750/wk
Employment rate
60.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,060,000
Languages at home
5.8%non-English
Most common: Greek, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
High Range is a quieter smaller community in Wingecarribee Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment, plus growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
High Range snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$680/wk
Houses $750 · Units $520
Population (ERP)
485
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#271
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
16th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
74th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4601st in Australia
- State rank
- 1467th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #271 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #557 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 97
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,060,000
- Median price change
- +13.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
485(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +4.5% over 5 years · 74th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +4.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +21
- Growth rank in NSW
- 74th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~500), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 497
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,750
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 155
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,071
- Employment rate
- 60.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 142 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 99 residents
- State safety percentile
- 15.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.8%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault32
- Fraud52
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment70
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault49
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Joadja Rd At Greenhills Rd
- Joadja Rd At Greenhills Rd
- Wombeyan Caves Rd Opp Greenhills Rd
- Wombeyan Caves Rd Opp Greenhills Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Southern Highlands Private Hospital (21.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 241 mm · ~30 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 179 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 201 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
March 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure92 MOUNT MINDEROO LANE HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1717 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling1483 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation571 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool797 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1341 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Swimming pool72 SHALE LANE HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1960 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1901 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1343 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like162 Black Spring Road, High Range, 2575Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2161 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
January 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Camping ground162 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure401 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
2023· 5 proposals
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing95 SOAPY FLAT ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Farm buildingsWOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Withdrawn
March 2023
- Farm buildings41 HARRISON LANE HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling120 SOAPY FLAT ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Dwelling35 HIGH RANGE LANE HIGH RANGE 2575Withdrawn
2022· 17 proposals
November 2022
- Other162 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Subdivision of land1261 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development431 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development1436 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1425 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
September 2022
- Secondary dwelling34 SOAPY FLAT ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Withdrawn
August 2022
- Dwelling401 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development1625 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Earthworks / change in levels1960 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Dwelling1800 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
July 2022
- Educational establishment; Recreational Uses162 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
June 2022
- Farm buildings1870 Wombeyan Caves Road HIGH RANGEDetermined
April 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs460 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
March 2022
- Shed808 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Other1625 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces34 SOAPY FLAT ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Secondary dwelling2071 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling330 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Shed808 WOMBEYAN CAVES ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
November 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing92 MOUNT MINDEROO LANE HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
- Other162 BLACK SPRING ROAD HIGH RANGE 2575Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
- Member of Parliament
- Carol BERRY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,093
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.1 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.8%Labor 56.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 21.2 km away).
Coalition 50.0%Labor 50.0%
6.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Hill TopLabor 44.2% · Coalition 55.8% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- Colo ValeLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)18.4 km away
- BerrimaLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)18.5 km away
- MittagongLabor 54.1% · Coalition 45.9% TPP (2025)18.7 km away
- WelbyLabor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)19.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Wingecarribee Council
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Comparable suburbs
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