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Wayo

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

125
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
73.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
73.79 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
22 km
Drive required

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
213 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn (~25 min), then ~2 hrs to Central Station
By Car (Peak)
~2.5-3 hrs via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2.5 hrs

🛣️ Canberra is the nearest major city at ~110 km / ~1.5 hrs

Walkability Walker's Paradise Inverse

No walkable amenities; car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
125
▲ 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

Where is Wayo NSW? +

Wayo is a rural locality on the Southern Tablelands of NSW, approximately 20 km north-west of Goulburn and 110 km north-east of Canberra, at an elevation of 814 metres.

What LGA is Wayo in? +

Wayo straddles two local government areas — Upper Lachlan Shire and Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

What is the nearest town to Wayo? +

Goulburn is the nearest major town, about 20 km from Wayo. It provides access to supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and other services.

What is the population of Wayo? +

Wayo had a population of 125 at the 2021 Census.