Paddys River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,636
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Paddys River.
The postcode for Paddys River is 2653 (NSW).
Paddys River (2653) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Paddys River has roughly 2,636 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Paddys River 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paddys River's population at 2,636, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,636
Median age
46
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,636
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Paddys River.
Local schools for Paddys River
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Government School Catchment
Tumbarumba High School
Tumbarumba Public School
Non-Government Schools
All Saints Primary School
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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 Paddys River.
- What is the Paddys River postcode?
- Paddys River is in the 2653 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Paddys River?
- Paddys River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2653, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Paddys River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Paddys River?
- There are 3 schools serving Paddys River on this page, including Tumbarumba High School, All Saints Primary School, Tumbarumba Public School.
- How walkable is Paddys River?
- Paddys River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Paddys River?
- Paddys River is close to Maragle, Burra, Nurenmerenmong, Tooma, Tumbarumba.
- What is the population of Paddys River?
- The population of Paddys River is approximately 2,636 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
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