Dubbo Regional Council

Wellington

NSW2820

Wellington at a glance

Median house

$322,500

+10.0% year on year

Median unit

$171,360

Days on market

42

Average to sell

Walk score

96

Walker's paradise

Population

4,096

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Wellington.

The postcode for Wellington is 2820 (NSW).

The median house price in Wellington is $322,500.

Wellington (2820) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW. The median house here is $322,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).

Wellington has roughly 4,096 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wellington scores 96/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wellington's population at 4,096, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,096

Median age

41

Family households

60%

Lone person

37%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $322,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 47% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $65,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Wellington on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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For sellers

Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +10%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$322,500

+10.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$230/wk

Owner occupied

59%

Renter occupied

36%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$322,500

+10.0% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$171,360

Days on MarketSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

42

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,096

Median age: 41

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.71% (median rent $230/wk against a $322,500 price tag). Units yield 6.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% 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 +10% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.71%

Based on $322,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

6.98%

Based on $171,360 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

+10.0%

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

59%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

42 days

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.

5-year trajectory

at +10.0%/yr

2021

$200K

5-year change

+61%

2026

$323K

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

786

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft182 (23.2%)
Against justice procedures156 (19.8%)
Assault115 (14.6%)
Malicious damage to property88 (11.2%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment87 (11.1%)

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

96

Transit Score

10

Bike Score

45

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wellington.

Local schools for Wellington

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wellington High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Wellington Public School

P-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Mary's Catholic School Wellington

K-10CoEdCatholic
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

414 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

33.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

4.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wellington.

What is the median house price in Wellington?
The median house price in Wellington, NSW 2820 is $322,500. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +10.0%.
What is the Wellington postcode?
Wellington is in the 2820 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
Where is Wellington?
Wellington is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2820, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Wellington?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $230.
What schools are in Wellington?
There are 4 schools serving Wellington on this page, including Wellington High School, St Mary's Catholic School Wellington, Wellington Public School.
How walkable is Wellington?
Wellington has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 45.
What suburbs are near Wellington?
Wellington is close to Nanima, Montefiores, Mount Arthur, Wuuluman, Apsley.
What is the population of Wellington?
The population of Wellington is approximately 4,096 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.

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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