Walgett at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,824
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Walgett.
The postcode for Walgett is 2832 (NSW).
Walgett (2832) sits in the Walgett region of NSW.
Walgett has roughly 1,824 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Walgett scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Walgett's population at 1,824, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,824
Median age
35
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
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)
$175/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
1,824
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
761
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.
56
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Walgett.
Local schools for Walgett
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Walgett Community College - High School
Walgett Community College - Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Walgett.
- What is the Walgett postcode?
- Walgett is in the 2832 postcode, in NSW, in the Walgett region.
- Where is Walgett?
- Walgett is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2832, in the Walgett region.
- What is the average rent in Walgett?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $175, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Walgett?
- There are 3 schools serving Walgett on this page, including Walgett Community College - High School, St Joseph's Primary School, Walgett Community College - Primary School.
- How walkable is Walgett?
- Walgett has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Walgett?
- Walgett is close to Come By Chance, Wingadee, Cumborah, Cryon, Gungalman.
- What is the population of Walgett?
- The population of Walgett is approximately 1,824 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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