Walcha
Wards River
Wards River at a glance
Median house
$840,000
+41.2% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
178
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Wards River.
Wards River is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$840,000
+41.2% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$840,000
+41.2% annual growth
$205,920
Sales data pending
35
Average days to sell
178
Median age: 55
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.70%
Based on $840,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.82%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+41.2%
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 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 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 +41.2%/yr
2021
$150K
5-year change
+461%
2026
$840K
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
178
Median age
55
Family households
62%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Wards River.
Local schools for Wards River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stratford Public School
Stroud Road Public School
Gloucester High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wards River.
- What is the median house price in Wards River?
- The median house price in Wards River, NSW 2422 is $840,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +41.2%.
- What is the Wards River postcode?
- Wards River is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Wards River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Wards River?
- There are 16 schools serving Wards River on this page, including Stratford Public School, Stroud Road Public School, Gloucester High School.
- How walkable is Wards River?
- Wards River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wards River?
- Wards River is close to Terreel, Weismantels, Craven, Stratford, Upper Karuah River.
- What is the population of Wards River?
- Wards River has approximately 178 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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