Wallsend
NSW 2287 · Newcastle
13,244 (2021) → 13,821 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wallsend is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2287, about 116km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $874K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 54/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wallsend has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 16/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2287 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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 March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1076
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
- Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 952
- Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 910
Nearby (within 10km)
- Alesco Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 949
- Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 996
- Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- Maryland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 996
- Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1110
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1072
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 923
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 955
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 980
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 956
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1025
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 889
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wallsend
Is Wallsend safe?
Wallsend has a residential safety score of 16/100, 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 9,121 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wallsend?
In Wallsend, the median house price is $874K and the median unit price is $688K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Wallsend from Sydney CBD?
Wallsend is about 116.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wallsend?
Wallsend has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 976 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wallsend?
Wallsend has a transport score of 54/100 and 110 bus stops.