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Maxwell

NSW 2650 • New South Wales

90
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
70.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Maxwell

Maxwell is a rural locality situated approximately 22 kilometres south-east of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Covering a generous 70 square kilometres of farming country, it falls within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and sits east of the railway line in an area known for sheep, cattle, and broadacre cropping. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 90 residents across a modest number of rural holdings, reflecting its thinly settled agricultural character.

The locality is characteristic of the broader Wagga Wagga rural fringe, with properties given over to mixed farming, sheep grazing, and cereal cropping in a landscape typical of the southern Riverina. Residents rely on Wagga Wagga city for services, shopping, schools, and healthcare, with the Sturt Highway and Olympic Highway providing easy access to the region. The nearby Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute underscores the area's deep connection to primary industries, and the rural setting offers a quiet, spacious lifestyle on the Murrumbidgee plains.

Maxwell falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by the Wagga Wagga Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under 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
70.08 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2650

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2650, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,085
Median 2023–24
$60,452
▲ 20.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,948

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2650; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
490 km
By Train
No direct train service; Wagga Wagga station (22 km away) offers CountryLink services to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min to Wagga Wagga CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min to Wagga Wagga CBD

🛣️ Car is essential; Wagga Wagga city provides all major services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no footpaths or local shops — a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
90
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, which contains Maxwell. 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxwell known for? +

Maxwell is known as a rural farming locality on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga, supporting sheep and cattle grazing, cereal cropping, and mixed farming in the southern Riverina region of New South Wales.

How far is Maxwell from Wagga Wagga? +

Maxwell is approximately 22 kilometres south-east of Wagga Wagga CBD, a drive of around 20–25 minutes via local rural roads.

Does Maxwell have public transport? +

Maxwell has no public transport services. The nearest train station is Wagga Wagga, approximately 22 km away. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Maxwell? +

According to the 2021 Census, Maxwell has a population of 90 residents, spread across approximately 24 dwellings in a sparsely settled rural area of 70 square kilometres.

Is Maxwell a good place to live? +

Maxwell suits those seeking a quiet, spacious rural lifestyle with access to productive farmland, while remaining within a reasonable drive of Wagga Wagga's full range of services, schools, and employment.

What is the postcode for Maxwell? +

The postcode for Maxwell, NSW is 2650, which it shares with Wagga Wagga and a number of other surrounding localities.

Is Maxwell a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Maxwell 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.