Wellington Vale
NSW 2371 • New South Wales
About Wellington Vale
Wellington Vale is a small rural locality situated in northern New South Wales, approximately 504 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The locality covers an area of 91.2 square kilometres and recorded a small permanent population of 27 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of northern New South Wales country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of New South Wales.
Wellington Vale is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of New South Wales. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Wellington Vale home.
Wellington Vale falls under postcode 2371 and is governed by the Tenterfield Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2371
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2371 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2371; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wellington Vale is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
Wellington Vale has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Deepwater Public School ICSEA 960026734 5395 15 - 25 Young St
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Emmaville Central School ICSEA 88628 Park Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tenterfield Local Government Area, which contains Wellington Vale. 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)