West Wallsend
NSW 2286 · Lake Macquarie
2,981 (2021) → 3,107 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Wallsend is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2286, about 113km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $828K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 25/100, and is about 18km inland. West Wallsend has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2286 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.71%), New Zealand (1.27%), Germany (0.54%), India (0.47%), Netherlands (0.4%)
Top languages: Tamil (0.37%), German (0.34%), Afrikaans (0.27%), Thai (0.27%), Tagalog (0.23%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North AcademySecondary · IndependentICSEA 966
- West Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
- West Wallsend High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 940
Nearby (within 10km)
- Barnsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 950
- Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 969
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1037
- Minmi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1018
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 967
- Wakefield SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 869
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 934
- Alesco Secondary College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent · 7.7km
- Mulbring Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 954
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 981
- Teralba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 959
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 946
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Wallsend
Is West Wallsend safe?
West Wallsend has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 4,562 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Wallsend?
In West Wallsend, the median house price is $828K. Median weekly house rent is $692.
How far is West Wallsend from Sydney CBD?
West Wallsend is about 113.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Wallsend?
West Wallsend has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 952 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Wallsend?
West Wallsend has a transport score of 25/100 and 27 bus stops.