Wallsend

NSW 2287 · Newcastle

13,244 (2021) → 13,821 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

13,244

Population

$822K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Wallsend is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2287, about 116km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $822K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wallsend has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 17/100.

116.1 km

To Sydney CBD

9.7 km

To coast

$695/wk

Median rent (house)

4.5 km

To nearest station

Demographics

13,244

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Newcastle LGA population (est. 2025)179,758

Median household income (weekly)$1,401

vs NSW median-24.3%

Bachelor degree or higher32.0%

Born in Australia80.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,081 / 252 / 890

Top countries of birth: England (1.7%), China (1.07%), India (0.96%), Philippines (0.86%), New Zealand (0.83%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.34%), Macedon (0.92%), Arabic (0.91%), Urdu (0.48%), Bengali (0.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$822K+15.3%

Median house (2025)

$678K+2.9%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$695 / $590 wk

Rental yield (house)4.4%

Days on market (house)31 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling589/100k

Steal from dwelling362/100k

Motor vehicle theft491/100k

112

Domestic assault846/100k

Robbery45/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,339 (all categories, latest year)10,110 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

113

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1068
Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 958
Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 898

Nearby (within 10km)

Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1002
Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1084
Maryland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 992
Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1109
Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1073
Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 940
Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 973
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 970
Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 944
Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1025
Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 917
Glendore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1006

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

110Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationWarabrook (4.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

52 in suburbSupermarkets

77 in suburbCafes/Rest.

3529 in suburbParks

1411 in suburbPlaygrounds

63 in suburbPools

33 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

33 in suburbGPs

31 in suburbPharmacies

42 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

6638 in suburbSports fields

22 in suburbVets

Nearest beachBurwood Beach (9.7 km)

Nearest hospitalJohn Hunter Hospital (3.9 km)

Nearest vet580 m

Nearest airportNewcastle (12.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.07%

Projected population 204114,991

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Newcastle

Elermore Vale$1.17M64transport Maryland (Newcastle)$944K59transport Birmingham Gardens$950K76transport Jesmond$903K63transport Shortland$815K62transport New Lambton Heights$1.40M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Wallsend

Is Wallsend safe?

Wallsend has a residential safety score of 17/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 10,110 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Wallsend?

In Wallsend, the median house price is $822K and the median unit price is $678K. Median weekly house rent is $695.

How far is Wallsend from Sydney CBD?

Wallsend is about 116.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Wallsend?

Wallsend has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 971 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Wallsend?

Wallsend has a transport score of 53/100 and 110 bus stops.