Downside at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
124
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Downside.
The postcode for Downside is 2650 (NSW).
Downside (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW.
Downside has roughly 124 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Downside scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Downside's population at 124, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
124
Median age
46
Family households
89%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
124
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Downside.
Local schools for Downside
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Government School Catchment
Estella Public School
North Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Downside.
- What is the Downside postcode?
- Downside is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
- Where is Downside?
- Downside is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2650, in the Narrandera region.
- What is the average rent in Downside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Downside?
- There are 5 schools serving Downside on this page, including The Riverina Anglican College, Estella Public School, North Wagga Public School.
- How walkable is Downside?
- Downside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Downside?
- Downside is close to Hillgrove, Dhulura, Riverina Msc, Riverina Mc, Cartwrights Hill.
- What is the population of Downside?
- The population of Downside is approximately 124 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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