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Wedderburn

NSW 2560 • New South Wales

665
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Wedderburn

Wedderburn is a semi-rural locality in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, located approximately 55 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD within the Camden and Wollondilly local government areas. With a population of around 665 residents, it sits on the western edge of Sydney's expanding urban fringe, bordered by agricultural land, creek corridors, and bushland. The suburb has a predominantly rural character but is experiencing gradual growth as Sydney's south-west corridor develops.

Residents of Wedderburn enjoy a quieter lifestyle on the fringe of Greater Sydney, with access to the open spaces, horse properties, and natural bushland that define the Macarthur region. The nearby centres of Camden and Campbelltown provide schools, shops, hospitals, and train links to Sydney. The area is popular with rural-residential families seeking larger blocks and a country feel while remaining within commuting distance of Sydney.

Wedderburn falls under postcode 2560 and is governed by the Campbelltown Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macarthur, while state elections fall under the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2560
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campbelltown
Federal Electorate
Macarthur
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.19°, 150.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.38 km²
Population Density
26 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$2.05M
8 sales · ▼ 2.4% 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 2560

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2560, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,394
Median 2023–24
$58,060
▲ 17.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,887

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2560; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Macarthur Station
14 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local rural bus — Campbelltown / Camden 30-45 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
~90 min via Macarthur Station
By Car (Peak)
75-100 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min

🛣️ Car required to reach Macarthur or Campbelltown stations; Hume Highway accessible

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very limited walkability; car necessary for most daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
665
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
176.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.8%
Motor vehicle theft
179 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
417.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.2%
Steal from vehicle
323.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.4%
View all 62 offence types for Campbelltown →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wedderburn NSW? +

Wedderburn is a semi-rural locality approximately 55 km south-west of Sydney CBD, near Camden and Campbelltown in the Macarthur region of NSW.

What is the population of Wedderburn NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wedderburn has a population of approximately 665 people.

How do you get from Wedderburn to Sydney CBD? +

The most practical route is by car to Macarthur or Campbelltown station (about 14-20 km), then train to Sydney CBD via the T8 or T2 line — total journey around 90 minutes.

What schools are near Wedderburn? +

Wedderburn is served by schools in the nearby centres of Camden and Campbelltown, including government and Catholic primary and secondary schools.

What is the median house price in Wedderburn? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,050,000, down 2.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Wedderburn a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wedderburn is part of the Campbelltown 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.

What is the population of Wedderburn? +

Wedderburn had a population of 665 at the 2021 Census.