Wermatong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
51
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Wermatong.
The postcode for Wermatong is 2720 (NSW).
Wermatong (2720) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Wermatong has roughly 51 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Wermatong 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wermatong's population at 51, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
51
Median age
45
Family households
69%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
51
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Wermatong.
Local schools for Wermatong
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Government School Catchment
Franklin Public School
Tumut High School
Snowy Valleys School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wermatong.
- What is the Wermatong postcode?
- Wermatong is in the 2720 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Wermatong?
- Wermatong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2720, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Wermatong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Wermatong?
- There are 5 schools serving Wermatong on this page, including Franklin Public School, Tumut High School, Snowy Valleys School.
- How walkable is Wermatong?
- Wermatong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wermatong?
- Wermatong is close to Jones Bridge, Tumut Plains, Little River, Wereboldera, Courajago.
- What is the population of Wermatong?
- The population of Wermatong is approximately 51 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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