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Wermatong

NSW 2720 • New South Wales

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Wermatong

Wermatong is a small rural locality in the Snowy Valleys Council area, situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales near the town of Tumut. Sharing postcode 2720 with Tumut, Wermatong covers a substantial rural area of approximately 42 square kilometres but has a very small population of around 47 residents. The locality is surrounded by grazing land, pine and eucalyptus forests, and lies within the broader landscape shaped by the Tumut River and the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.

Life in Wermatong is deeply rural, with residents typically engaged in farming, forestry, or industries related to the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. The nearby town of Tumut provides all essential services, including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and community amenities. The area appeals to those who value wide-open spaces, clean mountain air, and a close-knit rural community. Wermatong's natural surroundings offer outstanding opportunities for bushwalking, fishing, and outdoor recreation in and around the Kosciuszko National Park region.

Wermatong falls under postcode 2720 and is governed by the Snowy Valleys Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2720
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Valleys
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.38°, 148.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.56 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2720

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2720, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,988
Median 2023–24
$57,659
▲ 20.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,797

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2720; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Snowy Valleys local services — Tumut CBD 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
415 km
By Train
N/A (no rail access)
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs 30 min via Hume Highway and Snowy Mountains Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hrs

🛣️ No direct rail service; nearest station is Cootamundra or Wagga Wagga

Walkability Car-Dependent

Deeply rural locality with no public transport or footpaths; private vehicle essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
200.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.5%
Motor vehicle theft
173.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
367.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
347.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.0%
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Valleys →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wermatong? +

Wermatong is a rural locality near the town of Tumut in the Snowy Valleys Council area, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales.

What is Wermatong known for? +

Wermatong is a quiet rural locality known for its grazing land, pine forests, and proximity to the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme infrastructure and Kosciuszko National Park.

How far is Wermatong from Sydney? +

Wermatong is approximately 415 kilometres south-west of Sydney, around a 4-hour drive via the Hume Highway and Snowy Mountains Highway.

What services are available near Wermatong? +

The nearby town of Tumut (postcode 2720) provides all essential services including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and community amenities for Wermatong residents.

Is Wermatong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wermatong is part of the Snowy Valleys 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 Wermatong? +

Wermatong had a population of 51 at the 2021 Census.