South Wolumla at a glance
Median house
$940,000
+5.6% year on year
Median unit
$225,360
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
180
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about South Wolumla.
The postcode for South Wolumla is 2550 (NSW).
The median house price in South Wolumla is $940,000.
South Wolumla (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. The median house here is $940,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5.6% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
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
Houses change hands at $940,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $225,360, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.6%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $188,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +5.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$940,000
+5.6% over the past year. Median unit price $225,360.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$940,000
+5.6% annual growth
$225,360
180
Median age: 48
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.66% (median rent $300/wk against a $940,000 price tag). Units yield 8.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.66%
Based on $940,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.08%
Based on $225,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+5.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.6%/yr
2021
$716K
5-year change
+31%
2026
$940K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wolumla Public School
Merimbula Public School
Bournda Environmental Education Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Wolumla.
- What is the median house price in South Wolumla?
- The median house price in South Wolumla, NSW 2550 is $940,000. The median unit price is $225,360. Annual growth is +5.6%.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, 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?
- The population of South Wolumla is approximately 180 (2021 Census). 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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