Singleton Council

Wirraba

NSW2849

Wirraba at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,610

Median age 52

The brief

What to know about Wirraba.

The postcode for Wirraba is 2849 (NSW).

Wirraba (2849) sits in the Singleton region of NSW.

Wirraba has roughly 1,610 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Wirraba 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 2 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wirraba's population at 1,610, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

1,610

Median age

52

Family households

Lone person

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)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$230/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,610

Median age: 52

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

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 Wirraba.

Local schools for Wirraba

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Government School Catchment

Glen Alice Public School

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Colo Heights Public School

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Frequently asked

About Wirraba.

What is the Wirraba postcode?
Wirraba is in the 2849 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
Where is Wirraba?
Wirraba is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2849, in the Singleton Council region.
What is the average rent in Wirraba?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
What schools are in Wirraba?
There are 2 schools serving Wirraba on this page, including Glen Alice Public School, Colo Heights Public School.
How walkable is Wirraba?
Wirraba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wirraba?
Wirraba is close to Wollemi, Mellong, Airly, Putty, Wollangambe.
What is the population of Wirraba?
The population of Wirraba is approximately 1,610 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.

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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