Wolumla at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
767
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Wolumla.
The postcode for Wolumla is 2550 (NSW).
Wolumla (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Wolumla has roughly 767 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.
Wolumla 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wolumla's population at 767, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
767
Median age
45
Family households
80%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$318/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
767
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wolumla.
Local schools for Wolumla
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Government School Catchment
Wolumla Public School
Merimbula Public School
Bournda Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Wolumla.
- What is the Wolumla postcode?
- Wolumla is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Wolumla?
- Wolumla is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wolumla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $318.
- What schools are in Wolumla?
- There are 15 schools serving Wolumla on this page, including Wolumla Public School, Merimbula Public School, Bournda Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Wolumla?
- Wolumla has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wolumla?
- Wolumla is close to South Wolumla, Yellow Pinch, Millingandi, Toothdale, Frogs Hollow.
- What is the population of Wolumla?
- The population of Wolumla is approximately 767 (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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