Median house price
$1.15M
+17% change
NSW · Wingecarribee Council
Wildes Meadow, 2577
Est. population · Jun 2025
226
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.3%
Median age
57
Median income
$2,100/wk
Employment rate
58.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,150,000
Languages at home
1.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wildes Meadow is a quieter smaller community in Wingecarribee Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. 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 remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wildes Meadow snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Population (ERP)
226
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
28.1%
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
#266
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
10th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
63rd
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
- 35.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4558th in Australia
- State rank
- 1455th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #266 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #549 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 90
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,150,000
- Median price change
- +16.8%
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
226(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 63th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +2.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +5
- Growth rank in NSW
- 63th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $2,100
- Dwelling vacancy
- 28.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 39 of 139
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Employment rate
- 58.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 91 / 0 / 3
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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 124 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions63
- Fraud72
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment73
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences41
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
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- 444 Myra Vale Rd
- Claverton Property, Myra Vale Rd
- Nowra Rd Opp 1671
- Nowra Rd Opp Fitzroy Falls Sailing Club
- Nowra Rd Opp Fitzroy Falls Stall
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 31 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
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(1)
- The Meadows ChurchPlace of worship
564 Myra Vale Road, Wildes Meadow
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- The Meadows Church
564 Myra Vale Road, Wildes Meadow
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Bowral and District Hospital (19.0 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.7
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° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 205 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· 6 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure225 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 CLEARYS LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Supporting Development262 BLENCOWES LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation421 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Agriculture444 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1190 BELMORE FALLS ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure375 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure131 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure140 BLENCOWES LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure372 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure375 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Withdrawn
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure362 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure250 CLEARYS LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision421 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Operational consent requested
August 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses82 RYANS LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure209 CLEARYS LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1260 BELMORE FALLS ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development265 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling133 CLEARYS LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling63 JOHNSON LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
March 2023
- Subdivision of land421 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Deferred Commencement
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Stormwater management systems; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed662 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
- Farm buildings51 OLD CEDAR FARM ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
September 2022
- Secondary dwelling81 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
June 2022
- Shed605 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
May 2022
- Shed51 OLD CEDAR FARM ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
March 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing82 RYANS LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling63 JOHNSON LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition381 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
2021· 11 proposals
December 2021
- Subdivision of land101 ROTHERWOOD ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling81 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
November 2021
- Other421 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Deferred Commencement
- Subdivision of land421 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Deferred Commencement
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 ROTHERWOOD ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
August 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing372 WILDES MEADOW ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing250 CLEARYS LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
April 2021
- Other605 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
February 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing121 BLENCOWES LANE WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
- Farm buildings543 MYRA VALE ROAD WILDES MEADOW 2577Determined
January 2021
- Dwelling981 Belmore Falls Rd, Wildes MeadowDetermined
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 19.3 km away).
Coalition 47.6%Labor 52.4%
3.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BurrawangLabor 50.5% · Coalition 49.5% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- AvocaLabor 54.1% · Coalition 45.9% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
- RobertsonLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- GlenquarryLabor 35.8% · Coalition 64.2% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
- Moss Vale CentralLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)17.6 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
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.