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NSW · Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Wallendbeen, 2588
Est. population · Jun 2025
300
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.3%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,416/wk
Employment rate
54%
Languages at home
4%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wallendbeen is a quieter smaller community in Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wallendbeen snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
300
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.6%
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
#483
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
50th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
36th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
- 27.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5911th in Australia
- State rank
- 1910th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #483 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #877 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
300(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +0.3% over 5 years · 36th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +0.3%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in NSW
- 36th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,416
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 140
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,042
- Employment rate
- 54%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 115 / 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)
- 20
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 13
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.7
- State safety percentile
- 49.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions2
- Fraud7
- Other Theft5
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences4
- Steal From Motor Vehicle1
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
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lot 2, North Berthong Rd
- Mackay Park, Victoria St
- Mackay Park, Young St
- North Berthong Rd At Stirling Rd
- Wallendbeen Coach Stop
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mackay ParkPark
- Wallendbeen Tennis CourtsPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Cootamundra Hospital (16.5 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.3
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
- 31° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 138 mm · ~17 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 127 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 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
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation972 Cullinga Road, Wallendbeen, NSW 2588Withdrawn
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation42 MORRISONS HILL ROAD WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
2025· 1 proposal
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1853 Burley Griffin Way, Wallendbeen NSW 2588Determined
2024· 2 proposals
February 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation42 MORRISONS HILL ROAD WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 BLAND STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
2023· 5 proposals
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial developmentGEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
June 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed42 MORRISONS HILL ROAD WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development1022 BERTHONG ROAD WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
- Dwelling13 GEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
April 2023
- Shed1 BLAND STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
2022· 7 proposals
August 2022
- Dwelling19 GEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
June 2022
- DwellingWallandoon lane, Wallendbeen, 2588Determined
May 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces19 GEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 KING STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling19 GEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed15 GEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling13 GEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
2021· 2 proposals
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial developmentGEORGE STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development27 YOUNG STREET WALLENDBEEN 2588Determined
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Check signage. Reduce your speed. OSOM vehicles over 4m must find an alternative route.Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.Olympic Highway, Silo Rd26 Oct 2025 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
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
- 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 25.4 km away).
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
0.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WallendbeenLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- WombatLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
- CootamundraLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- Cootamundra WestLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)17.6 km away
- StockinbingalLabor 31.3% · Coalition 68.7% TPP (2025)22.2 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
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