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Wakool

NSW 2710 • New South Wales

262
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
301.11 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuietRiverina
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About Wakool

Wakool is a small town in the western Murray region of New South Wales, located approximately 791 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 336 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Governed by the Murray River Council, the locality spans a substantial 301 square kilometres of flat, irrigated agricultural land in the Riverina. At the 2021 Census, Wakool had a population of 262, with the community supported by a median household income of approximately 1,000.

The surrounding district is characterised by extensive irrigation farming, with channels and streams feeding productive farmland growing rice, cotton, and pasture. The Wakool Recreation Reserve and a bowls club serve as focal points for community life. Wakool suits those who value an extremely quiet, rural lifestyle in one of New South Wales' most remote agricultural communities, with the larger towns of Barham and Moulamein providing access to broader services.

Wakool falls under postcode 2710 and is governed by the Murray River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2710
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Murray River
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.36°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
301.11 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Wakool for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$210K
5 sales · ▲ 40% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2710

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2710, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,092
Median 2023–24
$50,482
▲ 22.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,840

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2710; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Deniliquin / Echuca Approx. 1-1.5 hours

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
791 km
By Train
No direct service; requires driving to a major regional hub such as Albury or Wagga Wagga for XPT train to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
8-9 hours to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
7.5-8.5 hours to Sydney

🛣️ Melbourne is closer at approx. 336 km (~3.5 hours drive); Sturt Highway and Murray Valley Highway provide main access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; this remote rural town has no walkable retail or service precinct

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
262
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
302.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
353.9 / 100k
2yr Up 71.4% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
221.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
14.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
250.7 / 100k
2yr Down 57.0% 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Murray River →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wakool known for? +

Wakool is known for its position in the heart of the Murray River irrigation district, with surrounding farmland producing rice, cotton, and other irrigated crops. The locality is one of the more remote communities in the Riverina region.

How far is Wakool from Sydney? +

Wakool is approximately 791 kilometres south-west of Sydney — around an 8 to 9 hour drive. Melbourne is closer, at approximately 336 kilometres to the south-east, roughly a 3.5 hour drive.

Does Wakool have public transport? +

Wakool has no rail service and very limited public transport. A private vehicle is essential; the nearest larger centres of Barham and Moulamein are within roughly 30–50 kilometres.

What is the population of Wakool? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wakool has a population of 262 residents, making it a very small, sparsely populated rural locality within the Murray River Council area.

Is Wakool a good place to live? +

Wakool suits those seeking an extremely quiet rural lifestyle surrounded by irrigated farmland and open country, with strong community ties and affordable living. Access to services requires travel to larger towns in the region.

What is the postcode for Wakool? +

The postcode for Wakool, New South Wales is 2710.

What is the median house price in Wakool? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $210,000, up 40% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Wakool a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wakool is part of the Murray River 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.