Westella at a glance
Population
1,845
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Westella.
The postcode for Westella is 2831 (NSW).
Westella (2831) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Westella has roughly 1,845 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 5 government primary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Westella's population at 1,845, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
1,845
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,845
Median age: 41
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Westella.
Local schools for Westella
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Government School Catchment
Wongarbon Public School
Geurie Public School
Ballimore Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Westella.
- What is the Westella postcode?
- Westella is in the 2831 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Westella?
- Westella is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2831, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Westella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Westella?
- There are 10 schools serving Westella on this page, including Wongarbon Public School, Geurie Public School, Ballimore Public School.
- What suburbs are near Westella?
- Westella is close to Wongarbon, Barbigal, Geurie, Beni, Eulomogo.
- What is the population of Westella?
- The population of Westella is approximately 1,845 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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