Lower Murray
Wentworth
Wentworth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,577
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Wentworth.
Wentworth (2648) sits in the Lower Murray region of NSW.
Wentworth has roughly 1,577 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wentworth 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wentworth's population at 1,577, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,577
Median age
56
Family households
63%
Lone person
35%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
1,577
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
217
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
Education
Schools in Wentworth.
Local schools for Wentworth
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Government School Catchment
Pomona Public School
Palinyewah Public School
Dareton Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wentworth.
- What is the Wentworth postcode?
- Wentworth is in the 2648 postcode, in NSW, in the Lower Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Wentworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Wentworth?
- There are 5 schools serving Wentworth on this page, including Pomona Public School, Palinyewah Public School, Dareton Public School.
- How walkable is Wentworth?
- Wentworth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wentworth?
- Wentworth is close to Pomona, Palinyewah, Ellerslie, Curlwaa, Dareton.
- What is the population of Wentworth?
- Wentworth has approximately 1,577 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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