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Alfredtown

NSW 2650 • New South Wales

80
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
75.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietAffordable

About Alfredtown

Alfredtown is a small rural-residential locality approximately 14 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga council area. With a population of 80 residents across 75 square kilometres, it sits on the Sturt Highway and offers a spacious pastoral setting on the doorstep of one of NSW's largest inland cities. Previously known as 'The Shanty' for its role as an early traveller's stopover, the locality was officially named Alfredtown in 1988.

The locality is characterised by rolling Riverina farmland and scattered rural-residential properties, offering a quiet lifestyle with Wagga Wagga's full range of amenities — including Charles Sturt University, RAAF Base Wagga, and the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens — within a 12 to 15 minute drive. The nearby Ladysmith Tourist Railway offers heritage rail trike rides on the former Tumbarumba branch line, and Lake Albert in Wagga Wagga provides boating and fishing. The broader Riverina is one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions, with wheat, canola, and livestock forming the economic base.

Alfredtown falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wagga Wagga
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.07°, 147.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
75.08 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wagga Wagga Station
12 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No direct bus service to Alfredtown — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
460 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink Southern XPT from Wagga Wagga Station, approximately 5-6 hours to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
5.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Wagga Wagga (14 km west) is the nearest major city. Canberra is 240 km (2.5-3 hours drive). Sydney is about 440 km (4.5-5 hours drive via Hume Highway)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops or services within the locality; all errands require driving to Wagga Wagga

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, which contains Alfredtown. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.1%
Motor vehicle theft
239.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
645.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
10.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
559.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.2%
View all 62 offence types for Wagga Wagga →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
80
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alfredtown known for? +

Alfredtown is a quiet rural-residential locality in the Riverina, known for its pastoral farmland and spacious properties on the southern outskirts of Wagga Wagga. It offers a peaceful country lifestyle within easy reach of a major regional city.

How far is Alfredtown from Wagga Wagga CBD? +

Alfredtown is approximately 14 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga CBD, around a 12 to 15 minute drive via the Sturt Highway.

Does Alfredtown have public transport? +

Alfredtown has no direct public transport services. Wagga Wagga Railway Station, approximately 10 to 12 kilometres away, offers NSW TrainLink Southern XPT services to Sydney (5-6 hours). Local Wagga Wagga bus services do not extend to Alfredtown.

What is the population of Alfredtown? +

According to the 2021 Census, Alfredtown has a population of 80 residents across approximately 75 square kilometres, with an even split of 40 males and 40 females.

Is Alfredtown a good place to live? +

Alfredtown suits those seeking a rural lifestyle with the convenience of a regional city nearby. It appeals to families and hobby farmers who want space, quietness, and access to Wagga Wagga's schools, shops, and services within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Alfredtown? +

The postcode for Alfredtown, New South Wales is 2650.

Is Alfredtown a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Alfredtown is part of the Wagga Wagga LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.