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Wirlinga

NSW 2640 • New South Wales

395
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.00 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversidePeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Wirlinga

Wirlinga is a small rural locality in southern New South Wales, situated within the Albury Municipality and sharing the 2640 postcode with the regional city of Albury. Covering approximately 41 square kilometres of rural land, the locality lies within the Murray River region on the NSW-Victoria border, an area known for its agricultural productivity, river red gums, and wide pastoral landscapes. With a population of around 395 at the 2021 Census, Wirlinga is a quiet rural community on the outskirts of one of regional NSW's major centres.

Albury, the nearest major urban centre, provides residents with comprehensive shopping, healthcare, schools, and transport connections including the Albury railway station on the Sydney–Melbourne Main South Line. The surrounding region offers excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunities, including access to the Murray River for fishing and recreation, cycling trails, and the broader Albury-Wodonga area's parks and reserves. Wirlinga suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with the convenience of a regional city close at hand.

Wirlinga falls under postcode 2640 and is governed by the Albury Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Albury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2640
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Albury
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Albury
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.02°, 147.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.00 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$799K
26 sales · ▲ 4.2% 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 2640

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2640, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,056
Median 2023–24
$58,825
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,191

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2640; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Albury
10 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Albury CBD approx 15-20 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
No direct service from Wirlinga; drive to Albury then train to Sydney (approx 5h 30min)
By Car (Peak)
6-6.5 hr to Sydney; 30 min to Albury
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5-6 hr to Sydney; 20-25 min to Albury

🛣️ Albury is the primary service centre; Hume Highway provides access to Sydney and Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no local shops; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
395
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
325.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.3%
Motor vehicle theft
363.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 8.1%
Non-DV assault
739.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
20.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
842 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Albury →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wirlinga known for? +

Wirlinga is a quiet rural locality near Albury in the Murray River region of southern New South Wales, characterised by open pastoral and agricultural land. The area forms part of the broader Albury-Wodonga region on the NSW-Victoria border.

How far is Wirlinga from Albury? +

Wirlinga is located within the Albury Municipality, with the Albury city centre approximately 10 to 15 kilometres away, a short drive of 15 to 20 minutes.

Does Wirlinga have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Wirlinga directly. The nearest railway station is Albury, which is on the Main South Line connecting Sydney and Melbourne. A car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Wirlinga? +

Wirlinga had a population of approximately 395 at the 2021 Census, spread across its 41 square kilometre rural area within the Albury local government area in southern NSW.

Is Wirlinga a good place to live? +

Wirlinga suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to Albury's full range of urban services. The proximity to the Murray River region and the Albury-Wodonga area makes it appealing to those who enjoy outdoor recreation and a relaxed country pace.

What is the postcode for Wirlinga? +

The postcode for Wirlinga is 2640, which it shares with Albury and other surrounding localities in southern NSW.

What is the median house price in Wirlinga? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $799,000, up 4.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Wirlinga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wirlinga is part of the Albury 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.