Median house price
$1M
+11% change
NSW · Campbelltown Council
Wedderburn, 2560
Est. population · Jun 2025
694
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.6%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,062/wk
Employment rate
55.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,000,000
Languages at home
16.8%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Croatian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wedderburn is a practical smaller community in Campbelltown Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wedderburn snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$595/wk
Houses $620 · Units $510
Population (ERP)
694
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
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
#254
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
87th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
75th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
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
- 22.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6564th in Australia
- State rank
- 2089th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #254 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #880 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 628
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,000,000
- Median price change
- +11.1%
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
694(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +3.6% over 5 years · 75th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +3.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +24
- Growth rank in NSW
- 75th 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 (~700), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 665
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,062
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 190
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,524
- Employment rate
- 55.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 176 / 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)
- 86
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 123.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions962
- Domestic Violence Related Assault586
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment731
- Malicious Damage To Property624
- Transport Regulatory Offences2853
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
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- 149 Katanna Rd
- 149 Katanna Rd
- Wedderburn After Minerva Rd
- Wedderburn Rd At Aberfoyle Rd
- Wedderburn Rd At Aberfoyle 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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 9/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Wedderburn Outdoor Resource CentreCommunity centre
Transport(3)
3 bus stops
Other(1)
- Wedderburn Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
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)
- 2
- 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
- Campbelltown Hospital (7.2 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)
- 36
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 51.9
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
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 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· 6 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation208 MINERVA ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 HILLCREST ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87 O'HARES ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 EXLEY ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 EXLEY ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation52 BLACKBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 HODGSON CLOSE WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility391 WEDDERBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation52 BLACKBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Rejected
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation52 BLACKBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Withdrawn
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure281 WEDDERBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 WINTON CLOSE WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility391 WEDDERBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 HILLCREST ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 WINTON CLOSE WEDDERBURN 2560Withdrawn
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Poultry farm; Agriculture155 ABERFOYLE ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 O'HARES ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 EXLEY ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 BELLBIRD ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Withdrawn
2022· 13 proposals
November 2022
- Shed191 ABERFOYLE ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development308 WEDDERBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development151 KATANNA ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development50 EXLEY ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
August 2022
- Dual occupancy7 MINERVA ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development151 KATANNA ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Earthworks / change in levels; Recreational UsesLot 65 Lysaght Road, Wedderburn NSW 2560Determined
- Shed2 O'HARES ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Operational consent issued
May 2022
- Farm buildings155 ABERFOYLE ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling26 ABERFOYLE ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Operational consent issued
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces326 WEDDERBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 LYSAGHT ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Withdrawn
February 2022
- Shed73 MINERVA ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
2021· 9 proposals
September 2021
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development326 WEDDERBURN ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
August 2021
- Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Other32 WINTON CLOSE WEDDERBURN 2560Withdrawn
- Other2 ABERFOYLE ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
- Otherlot 65 Lysaght Road Wedderburn NSW 2560Deferred Commencement
- OtherLot 65 Lysaght Rd wedderburn nsw 2560Deferred Commencement
- Otherlot 65 Lysaght Road Wedderburn NSW 2560Deferred Commencement
July 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development87 O'HARES ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
June 2021
- Home business; Shed; Business premises171 ABERFOYLE ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Withdrawn
- Farm buildings154 ABERFOYLE ROAD WEDDERBURN 2560Determined
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
- Macarthur
- Member of Parliament
- Mike FREELANDER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 115,008
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.4%Labor 65.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.7 km away).
Coalition 29.0%Labor 71.0%
5.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- St Helens ParkLabor 69.6% · Coalition 30.4% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- RosemeadowLabor 72.0% · Coalition 28.0% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
- Rosemeadow EastLabor 74.4% · Coalition 25.6% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- St Helens Park NorthLabor 68.3% · Coalition 31.7% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- AirdsLabor 74.6% · Coalition 25.4% TPP (2025)6.2 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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