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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2267 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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 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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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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
Population & Growth
StableSource: 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.