Wallerawang, NSW 2845
Lithgow City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2845
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Median house price
$550,000
+0.9% over the past year.
Median of 39 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Wallerawang at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $480
- Houses
- Population
- 2,019
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 39 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2845), December 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Wallerawang
Houses change hands at $550,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (39 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 56% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+0.9%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $110,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Wallerawang on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of December 2025· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2845)
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What to know about Wallerawang
Wallerawang (2845) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW. The median house here is $550,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +0.9% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 706 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Schools in Wallerawang
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 14/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.54% (median rent $480/wk against a $550,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.54%
- On the $550,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +0.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
85 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 706 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Wallerawang
- What is the median house price in Wallerawang?
- The median house price in Wallerawang, NSW 2845 is $550,000 (median of 39 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Wallerawang?
- A useful starting point is the Wallerawang median house price of $550,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Wallerawang a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Wallerawang is 4.5%: the median weekly house rent is $480 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2845), December 2025) against the median house price of $550,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 0.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Wallerawang is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Wallerawang postcode?
- Wallerawang is in the 2845 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Wallerawang?
- Wallerawang is a suburb in the Lithgow City Council area, NSW 2845.
- What is the average rent in Wallerawang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480.
- 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?
- The population of Wallerawang is approximately 2,019 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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