Wreck Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Wreck Bay.
The postcode for Wreck Bay is 2540 (ACT).
Wreck Bay (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of the ACT.
Wreck Bay has roughly 48,267 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Wreck Bay 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wreck Bay's population at 48,267, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
48,267
Median age
49
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
48,267
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Wreck Bay.
Local schools for Wreck Bay
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Government School Catchment
Nowra Hill Public School
Havenlee School
North Nowra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wreck Bay.
- What is the Wreck Bay postcode?
- Wreck Bay is in the 2540 postcode, in ACT, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Wreck Bay?
- Wreck Bay is a regional suburb in ACT, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Wreck Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Wreck Bay?
- There are 16 schools serving Wreck Bay on this page, including Nowra Hill Public School, Havenlee School, North Nowra Public School.
- How walkable is Wreck Bay?
- Wreck Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wreck Bay?
- Wreck Bay is close to Hmas Creswell, Jervis Bay.
- What is the population of Wreck Bay?
- The population of Wreck Bay is approximately 48,267 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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