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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

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 local council 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
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

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 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.