Lismore City Council
Wardell
Wardell at a glance
Median house
$782,500
+18.1% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
29
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
830
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Wardell.
Wardell is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$782,500
+18.1% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
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
$782,500
+18.1% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
29
Average days to sell
830
Median age: 47
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.59%
Based on $782,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.63%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+18.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202629 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +18.1%/yr
2021
$341K
5-year change
+130%
2026
$783K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
830
Median age
47
Family households
67%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wardell Public School
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
Empire Vale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Wardell.
- What is the median house price in Wardell?
- The median house price in Wardell, NSW 2477 is $782,500. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +18.1%.
- What is the Wardell postcode?
- Wardell is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Wardell has approximately 830 residents. 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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