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Wingham

NSW 2429 · Mid-Coast

5,395 (2021)5,436 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)

48
Overall score

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

5,395
Population
$559K
Median house (2026)
70
Safety score
64
Transport score

Wingham is a stable suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2429, about 248km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $559K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 25km inland. Wingham has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

248.4 km
To Sydney CBD
25.2 km
To coast
$500/wk
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

5,395
Population
47
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Mid-Coast LGA population (est. 2025)99,351
Median household income (weekly)$1,105
vs NSW median-40.3%
Median taxable income (individual)$45,520/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -24%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2429 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher17.6%
Born in Australia86.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,957 / 61 / 93

Top countries of birth: England (2.19%), New Zealand (0.82%), Germany (0.33%), Scotland (0.28%), USA (0.26%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.22%), German (0.2%), French (0.19%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.17%), Portuguese (0.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$559K+14.3%
Median house (2026)
$331K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 13 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$500 / $340 wk
Rental yield (house)4.6%
Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

70
Residential

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

6
Break & enter dwelling111/100k
6
Steal from dwelling111/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft74/100k
36
Domestic assault667/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
21
Non-domestic assault389/100k

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: 238 (all categories, latest year)4,412 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

14

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

7
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 934 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 941
  • Wingham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 934
  • Wingham High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 932
  • Wingham Brush Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 895

Nearby (within 10km)

  • YulinbalSecondary · Independent · 6.1km
  • MidCoast Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.2kmICSEA 1015
  • Tinonee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 948
  • Taree West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 910

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

64
3Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWingham (1.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.5% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
23.7%
Retail Trade
12.3%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Construction
8.3%
Education & Training
7.5%

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

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
18.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
44 in suburbCafes/Rest.
88 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
21 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2121 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalManning Base Hospital (11.0 km)
Nearest vet9.6 km
Nearest airportPort Macquarie (67.2 km)

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

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

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

2
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
21
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

15

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

8
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

43

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
3
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

56

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.74

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

64

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.93

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
82
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

3
Christian2 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb2

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

Stable
Annual growth rate0.19%
Projected population 20415,502
Projected households 20412,266

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Wingham

Is Wingham safe?

Wingham has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 4,412 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Wingham?

In Wingham, the median house price is $559K and the median unit price is $331K. Median weekly house rent is $500.

How far is Wingham from Sydney CBD?

Wingham is about 248.4 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Wingham?

Wingham has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 926 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Wingham?

Wingham has a transport score of 64/100, including 3 train stations.

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.