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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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
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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
665
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
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
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Education
Schools in Wedderburn.
Local schools for Wedderburn
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Government School Catchment
St Helens Park Public School
Rosemeadow Public School
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.
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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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