Wallaga Lake at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
587
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Wallaga Lake.
The postcode for Wallaga Lake is 2546 (NSW).
Wallaga Lake (2546) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Wallaga Lake has roughly 587 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Wallaga Lake 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallaga Lake's population at 587, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
587
Median age
62
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
587
Median age: 62
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallaga Lake.
Local schools for Wallaga Lake
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Government School Catchment
Bermagui Public School
Central Tilba Public School
Cobargo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wallaga Lake.
- What is the Wallaga Lake postcode?
- Wallaga Lake is in the 2546 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Wallaga Lake?
- Wallaga Lake is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2546, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallaga Lake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Wallaga Lake?
- There are 6 schools serving Wallaga Lake on this page, including Bermagui Public School, Central Tilba Public School, Cobargo Public School.
- How walkable is Wallaga Lake?
- Wallaga Lake has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Wallaga Lake?
- Wallaga Lake is close to Wallaga Lake Heights, Beauty Point, Akolele, Bermagui, Bermagui South.
- What is the population of Wallaga Lake?
- The population of Wallaga Lake is approximately 587 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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