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Wangi Wangi

NSW 2267 · Lake Macquarie

2,920 (2021)2,998 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)

40
Overall score

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

2,920
Population
$905K
Median house (2026)
68
Safety score
34
Transport score

Wangi Wangi is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2267, about 96km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $905K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 34/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wangi Wangi has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

95.9 km
To Sydney CBD
6.8 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
7.5 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,920
Population
54
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310
Median household income (weekly)$1,339
vs NSW median-27.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$51,496/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -14%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2267 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher29.5%
Born in Australia83.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,049 / 55 / 74

Top countries of birth: England (3.36%), New Zealand (1.68%), Netherlands (0.45%), Germany (0.41%), Scotland (0.38%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.38%), Croatian (0.27%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.24%), Italian (0.24%), Spanish (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$905K+18.4%
Median house (2026)
$895K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 7 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $310 wk
Rental yield (house)4.3%
Days on market (house)51 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

68
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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

5
Break & enter dwelling171/100k
3
Steal from dwelling103/100k
7
Motor vehicle theft240/100k
11
Domestic assault377/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
4
Non-domestic assault137/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 82 (all categories, latest year)2,808 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 March 2026

Schools

51

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

36
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 983 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 987

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 971
  • Rathmines Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 996
  • Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1065
  • Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 923
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1023
  • Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5kmICSEA 1173
  • Pelican Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 981
  • Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 1001
  • Marks Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 935
  • Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1019
  • St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 1041
  • Blacksmiths Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1004

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

34
33Bus
CBD commute (est.)249 min (bus)
Nearest train stationAwaba (7.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.2% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.7%
Construction
12.6%
Education & Training
10.4%
Retail Trade
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
51 in suburbParks
1Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1716 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

2Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachNaru Beach (5.3 km)
Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (7.8 km)
Nearest vet5.4 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (32.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

28

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
17
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

21

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

5
Parks
2
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

24

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

75

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.37

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

47

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.68

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.66%
Projected population 20413,160
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Wangi Wangi

Is Wangi Wangi safe?

Wangi Wangi has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 2,808 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Wangi Wangi?

In Wangi Wangi, the median house price is $905K and the median unit price is $895K. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is Wangi Wangi from Sydney CBD?

Wangi Wangi is about 95.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Wangi Wangi?

Wangi Wangi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Wangi Wangi?

Wangi Wangi has a transport score of 34/100 and 33 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.