Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Wingello

NSW2579

Wingello at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

647

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Wingello.

The postcode for Wingello is 2579 (NSW).

Wingello (2579) sits in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW.

Wingello has roughly 647 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wingello scores 2/100 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 6 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wingello's population at 647, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

647

Median age

43

Family households

75%

Lone person

22%

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)

$380/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

647

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

9

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (22.2%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (22.2%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2 (22.2%)
Other offences1 (11.1%)
Disorderly conduct1 (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

2

Transit Score

20

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wingello.

Local schools for Wingello

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Government School Catchment

Wingello Public School

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Penrose Public School

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Tallong Public School

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Frequently asked

About Wingello.

What is the Wingello postcode?
Wingello is in the 2579 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
Where is Wingello?
Wingello is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2579, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Wingello?
The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Wingello?
There are 6 schools serving Wingello on this page, including Wingello Public School, Penrose Public School, Tallong Public School.
How walkable is Wingello?
Wingello has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wingello?
Wingello is close to Penrose, Tallong, Paddys River, Bundanoon, Marulan South.
What is the population of Wingello?
The population of Wingello is approximately 647 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

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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