Wayo
NSW 2580 • New South Wales
About Wayo
Wayo is a small rural locality of approximately 125 people situated on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, about 20 kilometres north-west of Goulburn and 110 kilometres north-east of Canberra. Spanning around 74 square kilometres at an elevation of 814 metres, Wayo straddles the boundary between Upper Lachlan Shire and Goulburn Mulwaree Council. The area is characterised by rolling pastoral farmland, creek systems, and a quiet, sparsely populated landscape typical of the high tablelands region. Wayo is a genuine working rural locality with a proud farming heritage and very limited permanent infrastructure.
Life in Wayo revolves around agriculture — primarily grazing for sheep and cattle — with residents enjoying wide-open spaces and a true country lifestyle. The nearby town of Goulburn provides access to supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and other services for local families. The Southern Tablelands region offers some of New South Wales's most striking rural scenery, and the area is a short drive from the Wollondilly River valley. Wayo suits those seeking acreage living away from urban centres, with a strong sense of independence and connection to the land.
Wayo falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2580
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Canberra is the nearest major city at ~110 km / ~1.5 hrs
No walkable amenities; car essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bradfordville Public School ICSEA 9514821 4936 10 Hampden Street
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Goulburn East Public School ICSEA 9664821 4007 Eleanor St
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Goulburn High School ICSEA 9434821 4022 Goldsmith St
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Goulburn Public School ICSEA 8964821 2827 204 Bourke Street
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Goulburn South Public School ICSEA 9054821 2759 Addison St
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Goulburn West Public School ICSEA 978106 Combermere St
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Mulwaree High School ICSEA 9514821 4499 40 McDermott Drive
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101 Lagoon Street
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10 Knox Street
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20 Fenwick Crescent
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The Crescent School ICSEA 9114821 3680 Fitzroy St
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Goulburn-Braidwood Rd
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Windellama Public School ICSEA 9054844 5130 3426 Windellama Rd
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Wollondilly Public School ICSEA 975Newton & Hoskins Sts
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Goulburn North Public School ICSEA 9194821 3838 Union St
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Tarago Public School ICSEA 9564849 4418 Goulburn-Braidwood Rd
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Taralga Public School ICSEA 9654840 2047 95 Orchard St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area, which contains Wayo. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)