Walgett - Lightning Ridge

NSW

Walgett - Lightning Ridge is a declining suburb in NSW with 5,708 residents.

SA2 code: 105011096
State: NSW

Population

5,708

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-4.9%

3yr: -1.9% · 10yr: -15.4%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$179/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$991/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Walgett - Lightning Ridge (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: -1.9%5yr: -4.9%10yr: -15.4%Total: -34.4%

Population grew from 8,706 to 5,708 over 24 years, averaging -1.7% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 5.4%

Almost entirely detached houses (94.4%), mixed tenure (64% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 94%

1,350 houses58 townhouses22 apartments

Tenure

Owned 47%

Mortgage 17%

Renting 36%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

205 (12.3%)

2 bed

388 (23.2%)

3 bed

613 (36.7%)

4 bed

358 (21.4%)

5 bed

80 (4.8%)

6+ bed

25 (1.5%)

Walgett - Lightning Ridge

Population over time — Walgett - Lightning Ridge (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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