Wollongong City Council

Wedderburn

NSW2560

Wedderburn at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

665

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Wedderburn.

The postcode for Wedderburn is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Wedderburn (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.

Wedderburn has roughly 665 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wedderburn 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wedderburn's population at 665, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

665

Median age

39

Family households

83%

Lone person

16%

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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$380/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$420/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

665

Median age: 39

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

29

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft8 (27.6%)
Sexual offences7 (24.1%)
Assault4 (13.8%)
Other offences3 (10.3%)
Arson2 (6.9%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wedderburn.

Local schools for Wedderburn

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Government School Catchment

St Helens Park Public School

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Rosemeadow Public School

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Woodland Road Public School

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Frequently asked

About Wedderburn.

What is the Wedderburn postcode?
Wedderburn is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
Where is Wedderburn?
Wedderburn is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
What is the average rent in Wedderburn?
The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $420.
What schools are in Wedderburn?
There are 20 schools serving Wedderburn on this page, including St Helens Park Public School, Rosemeadow Public School, Woodland Road Public School.
How walkable is Wedderburn?
Wedderburn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wedderburn?
Wedderburn is close to St Helens Park, Gilead, Rosemeadow, Airds, Bradbury.
What is the population of Wedderburn?
The population of Wedderburn is approximately 665 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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