Wapengo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
93
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Wapengo.
The postcode for Wapengo is 2550 (NSW).
Wapengo (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Wapengo has roughly 93 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wapengo 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wapengo's population at 93, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
93
Median age
60
Family households
61%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
93
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Wapengo.
Local schools for Wapengo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tanja Public School
Tathra Public School
Bega Valley Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wapengo.
- What is the Wapengo postcode?
- Wapengo is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Wapengo?
- Wapengo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wapengo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Wapengo?
- There are 9 schools serving Wapengo on this page, including Tanja Public School, Tathra Public School, Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education.
- How walkable is Wapengo?
- Wapengo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wapengo?
- Wapengo is close to Tanja, Murrah, Murrah, Nelson, Angledale.
- What is the population of Wapengo?
- The population of Wapengo is approximately 93 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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