Welby, NSW 2575
WingecarribeeAll suburbs in postcode 2575
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Median house price
$929,500
+22.3% over the past year.
Median of 16 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Welby at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $750
- Houses
- Population
- 764
- Median age 42
Prices: Median of 16 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2575), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Welby
Houses change hands at $929,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (16 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 63% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+22.3%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +22.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $186,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Welby on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2575)
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What to know about Welby
Welby (2575) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW. The median house here is $929,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +22.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Welby has roughly 764 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Welby scores 16/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 852 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Schools in Welby
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 16/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Welby's population at 764, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 67%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.20% (median rent $750/wk against a $929,500 price tag). With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +22.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.20%
- On the $929,500 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +22.3%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
51 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 852 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 3.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Welby
- What is the median house price in Welby?
- The median house price in Welby, NSW 2575 is $929,500 (median of 16 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +22.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Welby?
- A useful starting point is the Welby median house price of $929,500 (units $343,440). 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 Welby a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Welby is 4.2%: the median weekly house rent is $750 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2575), June 2026) against the median house price of $929,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 22.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Welby 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 Welby postcode?
- Welby is in the 2575 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Welby?
- Welby is a suburb in the Wingecarribee area, NSW 2575.
- What is the average rent in Welby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750.
- What schools are in Welby?
- There are 14 schools serving Welby on this page, including Mittagong Public School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Frensham Junior School.
- How walkable is Welby?
- Welby has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Welby?
- Welby is close to Mittagong, Willow Vale, Balaclava, Renwick, Braemar.
- What is the population of Welby?
- The population of Welby is approximately 764 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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