Lithgow City Council
Wallerawang
Wallerawang at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
2,019
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Wallerawang.
Wallerawang (2845) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Wallerawang has roughly 2,019 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Wallerawang scores 14/100 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallerawang's population at 2,019, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,019
Median age
39
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
2,019
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
145
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.
14
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallerawang.
Local schools for Wallerawang
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Government School Catchment
Wallerawang Public School
Portland Central School
Cooerwull Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wallerawang.
- What is the Wallerawang postcode?
- Wallerawang is in the 2845 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallerawang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Wallerawang?
- There are 11 schools serving Wallerawang on this page, including Wallerawang Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland, Portland Central School.
- How walkable is Wallerawang?
- Wallerawang has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wallerawang?
- Wallerawang is close to Marrangaroo, Lidsdale, Springvale, Blackmans Flat, Pipers Flat.
- What is the population of Wallerawang?
- Wallerawang has approximately 2,019 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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