Snowy Monaro Regional Council
South Wolumla
South Wolumla at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
180
Median age 48
The brief
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
180
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Wolumla.
Local schools for South Wolumla
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Government School Catchment
Wolumla Public School
Merimbula Public School
Bournda Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
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.
- What is the average rent in South Wolumla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
- 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?
- South Wolumla has approximately 180 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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