Wardell at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
830
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Wardell.
The postcode for Wardell is 2477 (NSW).
Wardell (2477) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Wardell has roughly 830 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wardell scores 2/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wardell's population at 830, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
830
Median age
47
Family households
67%
Lone person
26%
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)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
830
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
117
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wardell.
Local schools for Wardell
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Government School Catchment
Wardell Public School
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
Empire Vale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wardell.
- What is the Wardell postcode?
- Wardell is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Wardell?
- Wardell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2477, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wardell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Wardell?
- There are 20 schools serving Wardell on this page, including Wardell Public School, Cabbage Tree Island Public School, Empire Vale Public School.
- How walkable is Wardell?
- Wardell has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wardell?
- Wardell is close to East Wardell, Cabbage Tree Island, Coolgardie, Patchs Beach, Goat Island.
- What is the population of Wardell?
- The population of Wardell is approximately 830 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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