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Whitton

NSW 2705 · Leeton

523 (2021)532 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Leeton local government area (est. 11,453 residents)

31
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

523
Population
$167K
Median house (2025)
34
Safety score
64
Transport score

Whitton is a stable suburb in Leeton, NSW 2705, about 472km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $167K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 381km inland. Whitton has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.

471.7 km
To Sydney CBD
381.1 km
To coast
$440/wk
Median rent (house)
5.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

523
Population
41
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Leeton LGA population (est. 2025)11,453
Median household income (weekly)$1,243
vs NSW median-32.8%
Bachelor degree or higher10.4%
Born in Australia78.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse177 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: Italy (1.15%), Malaysia (1.15%), Philippines (0.96%), India (0.76%), New Zealand (0.76%)

Top languages: Italian (1.72%), Afrikaans (1.53%), Punjabi (0.76%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$167K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$440 / $330 wk
Rental yield (house)13.7%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

34
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling191/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft191/100k
9
Domestic assault1,721/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault382/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 70 (all categories, latest year)13,384 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

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

0

No data

No ACARA-registered schools matched to this suburb.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 832 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Whitton-Murrami Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 832

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWhitton Coach Stop (5.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

31.5°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
55 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLeeton District Hospital (24.4 km)
Nearest vet28.2 km
Nearest airportWagga Wagga (139.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

49

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
5
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

14

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

1
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

93

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents3.82

Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.43%
Projected population 2041554
Projected households 2041198

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Whitton

Is Whitton safe?

Whitton has a residential safety score of 34/100, 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 13,384 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Whitton?

In Whitton, the median house price is $167K. Median weekly house rent is $440.

How far is Whitton from Sydney CBD?

Whitton is about 471.7 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Whitton?

Whitton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 832 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Whitton?

Whitton has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.