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NSW · Walgett Council
Walgett, 2832
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,875
Growth (1 yr)
-1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-4.9%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,554/wk
Employment rate
41.8%
Languages at home
6.3%non-English
Most common: Gujarati, Mandarin, Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Walgett offers a slower smaller community life in Walgett Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Walgett snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,875
-1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.7%
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
#81
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
99th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
1st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 38.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4026th in Australia
- State rank
- 1243rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #81 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #410 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,875(June 2025)
-1.3% annual · -4.9% over 5 years · 2th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -1.3%
- 5-year growth
- -4.9%
- Change in 1 year
- -25
- Change in 5 years
- -96
- Growth rank in NSW
- 2th 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 (~1,750), extrapolated at -1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,824
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,554
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 80 of 510
- Median monthly mortgage
- $970
- Employment rate
- 41.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 397 / 20 / 14
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)
- 682
- Against the person
- 226
- Against property
- 182
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 363.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 8 residents
- State safety percentile
- 99.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order70
- Breach Bail Conditions106
- Domestic Violence Related Assault91
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment114
- Malicious Damage To Property53
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 677
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 1th
School list
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 879 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 134 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
- Walgett Community College - High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 677 · 1th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 83 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
- Walgett Community College - Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 672 · 1th percentile · LBOTE 92% · 97 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Koolyangarra PreschoolCedar Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
131 public transport stops in this suburb
- 111 George Sands Way
- 38452 Kamilaroi Hwy
- Fox St At Hope St
- Howards Way Before Dewhurst St
- Namoi Village, George Sands Way
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
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alex Trevallion ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Dewhurst ReservePark
- Freedom Rides Memorial ParkPark
- Gray ParkPark
- Pearson ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Walgett Multi Purpose Service (8.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Ochre Medical Centre WalgettFox StreetDoctor
- Thiyamali - Family Violence Service Indigenous CorporationWee Waa StreetYes
- Walgett Aboriginal Medical ServicesYes
- Walgett Multi Purpose ServiceFox StreetHospital
- Walgett PharmacyFox StreetPharmacy
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)
- 47
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.1
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
- 35° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 118 mm · ~15 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 102 mm · ~13 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· 10 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 PITT STREET WALGETT 2832Under Assessment
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing6560 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY WALGETT 2832Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Automotive/truck premises; Truck depot22 BATE STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure42 PEEL STREET WALGETT 2832Under Assessment
March 2026
- SubdivisionKAMILAROI HIGHWAY WALGETT 2832Determined
- SubdivisionTUNGRA ROAD WALGETT 2832Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility22 FOX STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Home business; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia6 SUTHERLAND STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
January 2026
- Demolition103-105 WEE WAA STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Dual occupancy; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation85 NEILLY STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club10 MONTKEILA STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home13 GILBERT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Subdivision14761 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY WALGETT 2832Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure62 FOX STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation69 NAMOI STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home23 GILBERT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Animal sheltersBATE STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)11765 CASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY WALGETT 2832Under Assessment
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Food and drink premise64 WEE WAA STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
September 2025
- Demolition14 GILBERT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Demolition31 DEWHURST STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing63 NAMOI STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies73 DEWHURST STREET WALGETT 2832Under Assessment
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure233 WIMBLEDON ROAD WALGETT 2832Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)115-117 Fox Street Walgett NSW 2832Withdrawn
April 2025
- Demolition; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Hours of operation and trading110 FOX STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation110 WEE WAA STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation104 WEE WAA STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing2123 CUMBERDOON WAY WALGETT 2832Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home23 GILBERT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing2123 CUMBERDOON WAY WALGETT 2832Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home13 GILBERT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure62 FOX STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
September 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; FreewayCASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY WALGETT 2832Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like66-68 DUFF STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation area40 PITT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure233 WIMBLEDON ROAD WALGETT 2832Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 32 Community Rd Marsden ParkDetermined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Other InfrastructureCASTLEREAGH HIGHWAY WALGETT 2832Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Pathways and paving; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like35-37 PITT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care85-87 PITT STREET WALGETT 2832Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing2123 CUMBERDOON WAY WALGETT 2832Determined
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
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 111.7 km away).
Coalition 50.3%Labor 49.7%
12.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +13.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WalgettLabor 51.3% · Coalition 48.7% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- CumborahLabor 38.4% · Coalition 61.6% TPP (2025)34.6 km away
- Lightning RidgeLabor 53.9% · Coalition 46.1% TPP (2025)60.9 km away
- CollarenebriLabor 43.9% · Coalition 56.1% TPP (2025)72.3 km away
- Burren JunctionLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)92.5 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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 Walgett Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.