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NSW · Yass Valley Council
Wallaroo, 2618
Est. population · Jun 2025
568
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.4%
Median age
43
Median income
$3,107/wk
Employment rate
70.2%
Languages at home
8.7%non-English
Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Polish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Yass Valley Council, Wallaroo keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
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
Wallaroo snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
568
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.2%
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
#111
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
8th
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
- 38.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4042nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1251st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #111 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #412 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
568(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +7.4% over 5 years · 74th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +7.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +39
- 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 (~600), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 576
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $3,107
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 194
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,781
- Employment rate
- 70.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 166 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 16
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 144 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +45.9%
Most common offence types
- Fraud3
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment3
- Malicious Damage To Property3
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences2
- Sexual Assault2
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
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Wallaroo Rd After Holmwood Rd
- Wallaroo Rd At Oakey Creek Rd
- Wallaroo Rd Opp Oakey Creek Rd
- Wallaroo Rd Opp Southwell Rd
- Wallaroo Rd Turnaround
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 22 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(3)
- Last Stop Ambledown BrookGuest House
- Parking
- Wallaroo WineryYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 24
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Nearest hospital
- University of Canberra Hospital (11.9 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)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.4
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
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 171 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 169 mm · ~21 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 1°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 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· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure79 RIVER BEND ROAD WALLAROO 2618Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Fences453 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Withdrawn
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house527 PARKWOOD ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
November 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Agriculture155 ROLFE ROAD WALLAROO 2618Under Assessment
- Subdivision244 SOUTHWELL ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Subdivision1531 BARTON HIGHWAY WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Subdivision76 ROCHFORD ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
October 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 MCCARTHY ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development363 ROLFE ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
September 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre196 BROOKLANDS ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure404 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Animal boarding or training establishment; Hours of operation and trading429 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Operational consent issued
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision155 ROLFE ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation633 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Subdivision534 PARKWOOD ROAD WALLAROO 2618Withdrawn
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure225 SOUTHWELL ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility468 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision110 SOUTHWELL ROAD, WALLAROO NSW 2620Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure307 GOOROOMON PONDS ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
2023· 17 proposals
December 2023
- Subdivision270 BROOKLANDS ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure155 WOODGROVE CLOSE WALLAROO 2618Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1100 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure141 ROCHFORD ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed139 GOOROOMON PONDS ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed883 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Subdivision of land; Other495 PARKWOOD ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
June 2023
- Subdivision of land155 ROLFE ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Subdivision of land64 BROOKLANDS ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs44 HOLMWOOD ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed130 MCCARTHY ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels64 BROOKLANDS ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
March 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development141 ROCHFORD ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Secondary dwelling9 CHURCH LANE WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Secondary dwelling262 OAKEY CREEK ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling719 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Shed370 OAKEY CREEK ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed139 GOOROOMON PONDS ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
October 2022
- Shed130 MCCARTHY ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling458 WALLAROO ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing396 OAKEY CREEK ROAD WALLAROO 2618Determined
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
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 47.4 km away).
Coalition 45.5%Labor 54.5%
17.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.5 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- MurrumbatemanLabor 57.8% · Coalition 42.2% TPP (2025)21.7 km away
- Sutton (Riverina)Labor 50.8% · Coalition 49.2% TPP (2025)22.9 km away
- GundarooLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)28.0 km away
- YassLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)35.5 km away
- Yass CentralLabor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)36.7 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 Yass Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.