Wallarobba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
174
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Wallarobba.
The postcode for Wallarobba is 2420 (NSW).
Wallarobba (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Wallarobba has roughly 174 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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What it’s like to live here.
Wallarobba 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallarobba's population at 174, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
174
Median age
50
Family households
69%
Lone person
25%
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
93%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
174
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallarobba.
Local schools for Wallarobba
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Government School Catchment
Glen William Public School
Dungog Public School
Dungog High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wallarobba.
- What is the Wallarobba postcode?
- Wallarobba is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Wallarobba?
- Wallarobba is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallarobba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Wallarobba?
- There are 10 schools serving Wallarobba on this page, including Glen William Public School, Dungog Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Wallarobba?
- Wallarobba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wallarobba?
- Wallarobba is close to Wirragulla, Wallaringa, Hilldale, Woerden, Brookfield.
- What is the population of Wallarobba?
- The population of Wallarobba is approximately 174 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
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