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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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
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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
647
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
2
20
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wingello.
Local schools for Wingello
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Government School Catchment
Wingello Public School
Penrose Public School
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.
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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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