Wallerawang
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Wallerawang, NSW 2845.
About Wallerawang
Welcome to Wallerawang
Wallerawang sits in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, on the western side of the Great Dividing Range roughly 20 kilometres northwest of Lithgow. Built around the shores of Lake Wallace and long associated with the power station that once anchored its economy, the town retains the practical, close-knit feel of a rural service centre rather than a commuter suburb.
With a population of around 2,019 and a median age of 39, Wallerawang suits those after a slower pace, more space for their money, and easy access to the tablelands and central-west NSW countryside. It's a town of long-time locals and a growing number of newcomers drawn by affordability and the surrounding bush and lake scenery, rather than proximity to a big-city CBD.
Lifestyle & recreation
Life in Wallerawang revolves around Lake Wallace, a popular spot for fishing, boating, kayaking and picnicking that gives the town a genuine outdoor-lifestyle drawcard rare for a place its size. The lake foreshore reserve is the social hub on weekends, and the surrounding tablelands countryside offers plenty of scope for walking, camping and exploring further afield toward the Blue Mountains and Wollemi National Park.
Day-to-day amenities are modest but sufficient for a town of this size, with Lithgow a short drive away for larger supermarkets, retail chains and speciality shopping. Locals tend to do the bulk of their shopping in Lithgow while relying on Wallerawang itself for essentials and a genuine sense of community.
Getting around
Wallerawang is well placed for road travel, sitting just off the Great Western Highway route between Lithgow and Bathurst via the Castlereagh Highway, making it a practical base for those who work in either town or further afield. The town also has its own railway station on the Main Western line, giving residents a rail option through to Lithgow and on toward the Blue Mountains and Sydney.
Neighbouring localities Mount Lambie and Lidsdale are only minutes away, and both feed into the same road and rail corridors, reinforcing Wallerawang's role as a small hub for the surrounding rural area rather than an isolated pocket.
Schools & families
Families in the town are served by Wallerawang Public School, a long-standing local primary school that gives younger children the option of schooling without leaving town. Secondary students typically travel into Lithgow, which hosts the area's high schools and additional educational facilities.
The mix of a rural setting, lake access and a stable local school gives Wallerawang appeal for families wanting room to move and a slower pace without giving up access to larger regional services in Lithgow.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Wallerawang reflects its history as a working rural town, with a good stock of older weatherboard and brick cottages alongside newer builds on larger blocks. Current listings show a dwelling mix of roughly 70% houses and 30% land, pointing to genuine opportunity for buyers wanting to build as well as those after an established home.
Block sizes here tend to be more generous than in metropolitan areas, and the lake-adjacent setting adds a lifestyle dimension to what is otherwise straightforward, affordable regional housing stock.
The property market
Wallerawang's median house price currently sits at $530,000, positioning it as an accessible entry point compared with much of the NSW property market, including nearby Sydney and even parts of Lithgow. Recent figures show a price movement of -3.6%, suggesting the market has softened somewhat over the past year, which may present opportunity for buyers willing to take a longer-term view.
Median weekly rent is $480, a figure that reflects steady rental demand in a town where owner-occupiers still dominate. With land making up nearly a third of current listings, there's clear scope for those looking to build new rather than buy established, adding another layer to a market that remains modest in scale but offers genuine affordability.
Market snapshot
Wallerawang property market
Median sale price
$530k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$480
per week
Gross rental yield
4.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$393k
Median
$530k
Premium
$761k
Days on market
43
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
13
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +5.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Wallerawang by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Wallerawang, NSW 2845.
Population
2,019
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,424
median, per week
Median rent
$275
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Wallerawang
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Wallerawang
$250k
6 Sidey Place
Sold ~July 2026
$592k
6 Lidsdale Street
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
3 Allison Close
Sold ~June 2026
$219k
67 Henning Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Wallerawang suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Wallerawang?
The median house price in Wallerawang, NSW is $530k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 3.6%.
How much is rent in Wallerawang?
The median weekly rent in Wallerawang is around $480 per week.
Is Wallerawang a good place to live?
Wallerawang is a small township in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. Wallerawang is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,019 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Wallerawang?
Wallerawang has a population of 2,019 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Wallerawang?
There is 1 school in or near Wallerawang, including Wallerawang Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Wallerawang?
Properties in Wallerawang take around 43 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Wallerawang?
Entry-level properties in Wallerawang start around $393k, while premium homes reach $761k.
What suburbs are near Wallerawang?
Suburbs near Wallerawang include Mount Lambie and Lidsdale.
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