South Wolumla, NSW 2550

Snowy Monaro Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2550

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 3 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in South Wolumla

Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2550)

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What to know about South Wolumla

South Wolumla (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.

South Wolumla has roughly 180 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.

What it’s like to live here

South Wolumla scores 2/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 770 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in South Wolumla

Schools serving South Wolumla: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Wolumla Public School

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Merimbula Public School

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Bournda Environmental Education Centre

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put South Wolumla's population at 180, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
180
Median age
48
Family households
81%
Lone person
22%
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
8%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
Theft1 (50.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (50.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
770 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
3.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about South Wolumla

What is the South Wolumla postcode?
South Wolumla is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
Where is South Wolumla?
South Wolumla is a suburb in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area, NSW 2550.
What is the average rent in South Wolumla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $420.
What schools are in South Wolumla?
There are 15 schools serving South Wolumla on this page, including Wolumla Public School, Merimbula Public School, Bournda Environmental Education Centre.
How walkable is South Wolumla?
South Wolumla has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near South Wolumla?
South Wolumla is close to Wolumla, Yellow Pinch, Millingandi, Toothdale, Frogs Hollow.
What is the population of South Wolumla?
The population of South Wolumla is approximately 180 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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