Walgett
NSW 2832 • Rest of NSW
About Walgett
Walgett is a remote town in northern New South Wales, located 691 kilometres northwest of Sydney at the junction of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers. With a population of around 1,400 in town (2,100 in the broader area), it serves as the administrative centre of Walgett Shire. The town has a significant Aboriginal population and is on the traditional lands of the Gamilaroi people. Walgett's name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning "the meeting place of two rivers."
Walgett is a service centre for the surrounding pastoral and agricultural district, with cotton, wheat, and grazing being key industries. The town features essential amenities including a hospital, schools, supermarket, and sporting facilities. The Barwon and Namoi rivers provide fishing opportunities, and the flat, arid landscape is characteristic of outback New South Wales. The Lightning Ridge opal fields are located 74 kilometres to the north. Walgett experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Walgett falls under postcode 2832 and is governed by Walgett Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Dubbo via Coonamble 4 hours
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Lightning Ridge 1.5 hours
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Remote outback town — nearest major centre is Dubbo (279 km, ~3 hour drive). No rail service. Walgett Airport has limited services.
Small town centre walkable for basics; car essential for most needs and regional travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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82 Arthur Street
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Walgett Community College - High School ICSEA 677Arthur St
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Warrena St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Walgett by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Walgett Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Walgett" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
35 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 11
- 2. New Zealand 10
- 3. India 9
- 4. England 8
- 5. Canada 4
- 6. Nepal 4
- 7. Netherlands 4
- 8. Scotland 4
- 9. Philippines 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)