Median house price
$725k
+9.5% change
NSW · Albury Council
Wirlinga, 2640
Est. population · Jun 2025
419
Growth (1 yr)
+3.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+20.4%
Median age
30
Median income
$2,284/wk
Employment rate
73.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$725,000
Languages at home
8%non-English
Most common: Gujarati, Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wirlinga offers a slower smaller community life in Albury Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, 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.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Against similar regional towns, 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
Wirlinga snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$520/wk
Houses $560 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
419
+3.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
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
#42
among Country & regional · Growth area
Safety
90th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
94th
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
- 32.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5090th in Australia
- State rank
- 1635th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #42 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #669 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $560
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 446
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $725,000
- Median price change
- +9.5%
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
419(June 2025)
+3.0% annual · +20.4% over 5 years · 94th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.0%
- 5-year growth
- +20.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +12
- Change in 5 years
- +71
- Growth rank in NSW
- 94th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +3.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 395
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $2,284
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 136
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 73.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 125 / 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)
- 58
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 23
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 138.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 26 residents
- State safety percentile
- 90.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order372
- Breach Bail Conditions715
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment554
- Malicious Damage To Property511
- Steal From Motor Vehicle365
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
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- 240 Knoble Rd
- 260 Knoble Rd
- 384 Knoble Rd
- Hawksview Rd Turnaround
- Kerr Rd Opp Yarrabee Dr
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- 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
- The Border Cancer Hospital (10.8 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)
- 15
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.8
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
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 178 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 254 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 206 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· 19 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah78 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool303 PASTORAL LANE WIRLINGA 2640Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure99 LONGACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure102 Longacre Road Wirlinga 2640Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure184 PASTORAL LANE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 CROFT STREET WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 GREENACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure65 LONGACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure87 Longacre Road Wirlinga 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure54 ROCKY HILL RETREAT WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure66 ROCKY HILL RETREAT WIRLINGA 2640Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 GREENACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Subdivision348 KERR ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development14 YULUMBANG ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development89 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development28 LONGACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 DIRRINAN COURT WIRLINGA 2640Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 HAWKSVIEW ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
2025· 26 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support79 LONGACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development65 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure25 YARRABEE DRIVE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support89 SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)17 BARLEY WAY WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- SubdivisionKERR ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
September 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Exhibition villageKERR ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 WIRRANG STREET WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure401 KNOBLE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Subdivision83 SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation83 SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation83 SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation83 SPRINGVIEW DRIVE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 YURANA STREET WIRLINGA 2640Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool27 CROFT STREET WIRLINGA 2640Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development10 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36 MAYHEW PLACE WIRLINGA 2640Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 LONGACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 LONGACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure74 LONGACRE ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation68 ROCKY HILL RETREAT WIRLINGA 2640Determined
March 2025
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation27 CROFT STREET WIRLINGA 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 GRASSLANDS ROAD WIRLINGA 2640Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development26 YURANA STREET WIRLINGA 2640Determined
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
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.4 km away).
Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 53.9%David FARLEY (One Nation) 46.1%
3.8 percentage points lower for Michelle MILTHORPE than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- Thurgoona EastMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 55.2% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 44.8% TCP (2026-by-election)5.9 km away
- ThurgoonaMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 53.1% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 46.9% TCP (2026-by-election)6.6 km away
- Springdale HeightsMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 51.0% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 49.0% TCP (2026-by-election)9.6 km away
- HumeMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 54.7% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 45.3% TCP (2026-by-election)9.8 km away
- Lavington EastDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 50.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 49.6% TCP (2026-by-election)9.8 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 · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- 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
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