Exeter
NSW 2579 · Wingecarribee
1,087 (2021) → 1,125 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wingecarribee local government area (est. 53,982 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Exeter is a high growth suburb in Wingecarribee, NSW 2579, about 118km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.80M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 49km inland. Exeter has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.53%), New Zealand (1.84%), South Africa (0.74%), Scotland (0.64%), Germany (0.46%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.01%), Greek (0.74%), Serbian (0.74%), German (0.28%), Macedon (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Exeter Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1034
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bundanoon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1043
- Penrose Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1003
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Exeter
Is Exeter safe?
Exeter has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,864 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Exeter?
In Exeter, the median house price is $1.80M. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Exeter from Sydney CBD?
Exeter is about 118.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Exeter?
Exeter has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1034 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Exeter?
Exeter has a transport score of 83/100, including 3 train stations.