Wedderburn at a glance
Median house
$2,050,000
-2.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$630
Houses · units $500
Gross yield
1.6%
Houses, on the median
Population
665
Median age 39
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 8 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,050,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (8 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 85% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $410,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -2.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Wedderburn.
Median house price
$2,050,000
-2.4% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Median of 8 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$2,050,000
-2.4% annual growth
$316,800
665
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -2.4%/yr
2021
$2.3M
5-year change
-11%
2026
$2.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Wedderburn.
Wedderburn's median house price is $2,050,000 (median of 8 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2560 (NSW), Wollongong City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Wedderburn (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $2,050,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.60% (median rent $630/wk against a $2,050,000 price tag). Units yield 8.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.60%
Based on $2,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.21%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-2.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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 median house price in Wedderburn?
- The median house price in Wedderburn, NSW 2560 is $2,050,000 (median of 8 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -2.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Wedderburn?
- A useful starting point is the Wedderburn median house price of $2,050,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Wedderburn a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Wedderburn is 1.6%: the median weekly house rent is $630 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2560), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,050,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 2.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Wedderburn is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $630, for units it's $500.
- 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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