Wellington NSW

Postcode 2820 · Dubbo Regional LGA

Wellington is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Dubbo Regional local government area (postcode 2820). With a population of 4,096, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $51K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Wellington is $375,000, having surged 20.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $283,000 (+5.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $640. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $936.

Wellington is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 856, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 58 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Dubbo Regional LGA is moderate at 6,959 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Wellington offers a gross rental yield of 8.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($375K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +20.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.9% High Yield
Price vs State$375K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+20.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$47,054
Mean Income$51,884
Earners4,670
YoY Change+2.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$375K
20.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$283K
5.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$230
POPULATION
4,096
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$975
Personal Income /wk$552
Mortgage /mth$936
CRIME (Dubbo Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,959
Total Incidents3,936
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops58
Wellington Station, Coach Stop
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA856
Total Students963
Government2
Catholic1
Independent1
Wellington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 816
Wellington High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 792
St Mary's Catholic School WellingtonCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 956
Wellington Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 859
HOSPITALS (1)
Wellington Health Servicepublic
Data: 2026