Wongarbon at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
814
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Wongarbon.
The postcode for Wongarbon is 2831 (NSW).
Wongarbon (2831) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Wongarbon has roughly 814 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wongarbon 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.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wongarbon's population at 814, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
814
Median age
38
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
814
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
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 Wongarbon.
Local schools for Wongarbon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wongarbon Public School
Geurie Public School
Buninyong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Wongarbon.
- What is the Wongarbon postcode?
- Wongarbon is in the 2831 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Wongarbon?
- Wongarbon is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2831, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Wongarbon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Wongarbon?
- There are 20 schools serving Wongarbon on this page, including Wongarbon Public School, Geurie Public School, St Johns College Dubbo.
- How walkable is Wongarbon?
- Wongarbon has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wongarbon?
- Wongarbon is close to Westella, Geurie, Beni, Eulomogo, Eschol.
- What is the population of Wongarbon?
- The population of Wongarbon is approximately 814 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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