Wandera at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

15

Median age 52

The brief

What to know about Wandera.

The postcode for Wandera is 2360 (NSW).

Wandera (2360) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.

Wandera has roughly 15 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wandera 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 2 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wandera's population at 15, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

15

Median age

52

Family households

25%

Lone person

50%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

92%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

15

Median age: 52

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (66.7%)
Assault1 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wandera.

Local schools for Wandera

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Government School Catchment

Macintyre High School

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Inverell High School

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Inverell Public School

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Frequently asked

About Wandera.

What is the Wandera postcode?
Wandera is in the 2360 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
Where is Wandera?
Wandera is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2360, in the Gwydir region.
What is the average rent in Wandera?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Wandera?
There are 5 schools serving Wandera on this page, including Macintyre High School, Inverell High School, Inverell Public School.
How walkable is Wandera?
Wandera has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wandera?
Wandera is close to Nullamanna, Swanbrook, Bukkulla, Oakwood, Inverell.
What is the population of Wandera?
The population of Wandera is approximately 15 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.

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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