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Wolumla

NSW 2550 · Bega Valley

767 (2021)801 est. (2025) · Declining

Part of the Bega Valley local government area (est. 37,017 residents)

44
Overall score

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

767
Population
$788K
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
71
Transport score

Wolumla is a declining suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2550, about 350km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $788K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 11km inland. Wolumla has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

350.1 km
To Sydney CBD
11.1 km
To coast
$520/wk
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

767
Population
45
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Bega Valley LGA population (est. 2025)37,017
Median household income (weekly)$1,396
vs NSW median-24.5%
Bachelor degree or higher22.6%
Born in Australia82.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse290 / 0 / 3

Top countries of birth: England (3.91%), New Zealand (1.96%), Scotland (1.04%), Greece (0.78%), Italy (0.52%)

Top languages: Greek (0.78%), Italian (0.78%), Spanish (0.52%), German (0.39%), Tamil (0.39%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$788K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$520 / $455 wk
Rental yield (house)3.4%
Days on market (house)9 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
1
Domestic assault130/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault130/100k

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: 8 (all categories, latest year)1,043 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

7

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

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

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 950 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Wolumla Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

71
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency1/hr
Nearest train stationWolumla Coach Stop (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
16.0°C
Winter max
850mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
22 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
11 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSouth East Regional Hospital (13.9 km)
Nearest vet14.9 km
Nearest airportCanberra (176.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

4

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
1
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

22

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

2
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

70

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.30

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate1.09%
Projected population 2041767
Projected households 2041306

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Wolumla

Is Wolumla safe?

Wolumla 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 1,043 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Wolumla?

In Wolumla, the median house price is $788K. Median weekly house rent is $520.

How far is Wolumla from Sydney CBD?

Wolumla is about 350.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Wolumla?

Wolumla has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 950 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Wolumla?

Wolumla has a transport score of 71/100, 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.