Wallaroo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
576
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Wallaroo.
The postcode for Wallaroo is 2324 (NSW).
Wallaroo (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Wallaroo has roughly 576 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wallaroo 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallaroo's population at 576, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
576
Median age
43
Family households
84%
Lone person
12%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
576
Median age: 43
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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 Wallaroo.
Local schools for Wallaroo
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Government School Catchment
Fraser Primary School
Charnwood-Dunlop School
Macgregor Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Wallaroo.
- What is the Wallaroo postcode?
- Wallaroo is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Wallaroo?
- Wallaroo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallaroo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Wallaroo?
- There are 20 schools serving Wallaroo on this page, including Fraser Primary School, Charnwood-Dunlop School, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School.
- How walkable is Wallaroo?
- Wallaroo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wallaroo?
- Wallaroo is close to Wallaroo, Mullion, Jeir, Uriarra, Springrange.
- What is the population of Wallaroo?
- The population of Wallaroo is approximately 576 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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