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Wellington

NSW 2820 • Rest of NSW

4,096
Population (2021)
$28,704
Median Income
15.93 km²
Area
354m
Elevation

About Wellington

Wellington is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Western Plains Regional (Area) area. With a population of 4,096 and a median income of $28,704, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 15.93 km² at an elevation of 354m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

Situated at an elevation of 354m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Wellington offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Wellington falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by Western Plains Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2820
Urban Area
Wellington
LGA
Western Plains Regional
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.57°, 148.96°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
15.93 km²
Elevation
354m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Percy Street Wellington 2820 NSW
  • Woolworths
    81 Arthur Street Wellington 2820 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 6 heritage-listed places in or near Wellington, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Wellington Post Office
21 Maughan Street Wellington • SHR #01415
Stuart Town Railway Station group
Main Western railway, Stuart Town • SHR #01253
Blacks Camp
University Road, Wellington • SHR #01865
John Fowler 7nhp Steam Road Locomotive
7 Nanima Crescent Wellington • SHR #01867
Wellington Convict and Mission Site - Maynggu Ganai
Curtis Street, Wellington • SHR #01859
Wellington Town Common
Wellington • SHR #02086

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$230
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$936
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,077
Census 2021
4,096
▲ 0.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,816
Income 2021
$28,704
▲ 20.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,184
Born Overseas 296

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 47
  • 2. New Zealand 33
  • 3. Philippines 31
  • 4. Chile 16
  • 5. Malaysia 11
  • 6. Scotland 11
  • 7. Germany 10
  • 8. China 9
  • 9. France 8
  • 10. India 8
  • 11. Nepal 7
  • 12. Pakistan 6
  • 13. Ireland 5
  • 14. Sri Lanka 5
  • 15. Thailand 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,444
English 1,379
Australian Aboriginal 1,052
Irish 359
Scottish 250
German 118
Italian 67
Chinese 57
Dutch 29
Filipino 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,912
Both parents born in Australia
357
Both parents born overseas
211
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.9%
No Religion
30.8%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
264 (6.4%)
5-14 years
567 (13.8%)
15-19 years
220 (5.4%)
20-24 years
234 (5.7%)
25-34 years
511 (12.5%)
35-44 years
371 (9.1%)
45-54 years
446 (10.9%)
55-64 years
562 (13.7%)
65-74 years
480 (11.7%)
75-84 years
301 (7.3%)
85+ years
140 (3.4%)

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