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Wattle Ridge

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

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Population (2021)
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Median Personal Income
111.71 km²
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About Wattle Ridge

Wattle Ridge is a small rural town and locality in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, situated within Wingecarribee Shire approximately 120 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD and 24 kilometres north of Mittagong. Perched at an elevation of 587 metres, the locality had an extremely small recorded population in the 2021 Census and functions primarily as a rural residential and farming area. Its position within the Southern Highlands places it within one of NSW's most scenic and sought-after rural regions.

Wattle Ridge benefits from its proximity to the amenities of the Southern Highlands towns, including Mittagong, Bowral, and Moss Vale, which together offer a full range of retail, dining, health, and schooling options. The Southern Highlands lifestyle is characterised by cool-climate gardens, antique shops, weekend markets, and proximity to magnificent national parks including Dharawal and Fitzroy Falls. Residents commuting to Sydney can access the Southern Highlands train line from nearby Mittagong or Bowral stations, with trains reaching Central Station in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Wattle Ridge falls under postcode 2575 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2575
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.28°, 150.43°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
111.71 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mittagong Station
15 km
N/A - drive

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
Approx. 1 hr 45 min from Mittagong Station to Central
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Hume Highway (M31) is the main route to Sydney; drive to Mittagong Station for train access

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural locality with no town centre; vehicle required for all services; nearest shops and services in Mittagong or Bowral

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Alpine Public School
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    GovernmentPrimaryCoed
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    Colo Vale Public School ICSEA 952
    4889 4250 Wattle St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Hill Top Public School ICSEA 935
    4889 8227 Linda St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Frensham
    2575 FRENSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Bowral Road
    IndependentSecondaryGirlsNon-Denominational
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    Gib Gate
    Old Bowral Road
    IndependentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Highlands School ICSEA 860
    4872 3088 2 Maxted Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Mittagong Public School ICSEA 992
    21 Pioneer St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    St Michael's Primary School
    55 Alfred St
    CatholicPrimaryCoed
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    Tangara School ICSEA 971
    4871 1636 Bong Bong Rd
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
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Personal Income 2021
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Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wattle Ridge NSW? +

Wattle Ridge is a small rural locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, within Wingecarribee Shire, approximately 120 km south-west of Sydney and 24 km north of Mittagong.

How far is Wattle Ridge from Sydney? +

Wattle Ridge is approximately 120 km south-west of the Sydney CBD, roughly a 1 hour 20 minute drive in off-peak conditions via the Hume Highway (M31).

What is the nearest train station to Wattle Ridge NSW? +

The nearest train station is Mittagong Station, approximately 15 km away, which is served by the South Coast Line with trains running to Sydney's Central Station in about 1 hour 45 minutes.