Wattle Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17.8k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Wattle Ridge.
The postcode for Wattle Ridge is 2575 (NSW).
Wattle Ridge (2575) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Wattle Ridge has roughly 17,846 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Wattle Ridge 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 9 government primary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wattle Ridge's population at 17,846, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
17,846
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17,846
Median age: 43
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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 Wattle Ridge.
Local schools for Wattle Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Hill Top Public School
Colo Vale Public School
Buxton Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wattle Ridge.
- What is the Wattle Ridge postcode?
- Wattle Ridge is in the 2575 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Wattle Ridge?
- Wattle Ridge is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2575, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Wattle Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Wattle Ridge?
- There are 18 schools serving Wattle Ridge on this page, including Hill Top Public School, Colo Vale Public School, Buxton Public School.
- How walkable is Wattle Ridge?
- Wattle Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wattle Ridge?
- Wattle Ridge is close to Hill Top, Balmoral, Balmoral Village, Buxton, Colo Vale.
- What is the population of Wattle Ridge?
- The population of Wattle Ridge is approximately 17,846 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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