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Wallsend

NSW 2287 • Rest of NSW

13,244
Population (2021)
$36,400
Median Income
11.20 km²
Area
$375/wk
Median Rent
Mining HeritageFamily-FriendlyHunter RegionAffordable

About Wallsend

Wallsend is a substantial suburb in Newcastle's west, where over 13,000 residents enjoy access to Newcastle's facilities while maintaining distinct local identity. Originally a coal mining town, it has evolved into a well-serviced residential suburb. The median income reflects comfortable working and middle-class demographics.

Wallsend Village and surrounding shops provide comprehensive local retail. Parks, sporting facilities, and the heritage from mining days add character. Wallsend attracts families seeking affordable Newcastle living with good amenities. It's Hunter region suburbia—practical, well-established, and community-minded.

Wallsend falls under postcode 2287 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wallsend electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2287
Urban Area
Newcastle - Outer West
LGA / Council
Newcastle
Federal Electorate
Newcastle
State Electorate
Wallsend
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.90°, 151.67°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
11.20 km²
Elevation
16m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cowper Street Wallsend 2287 NSW
  • ALDI
    32 Kokera Street, Wallsend NSW 2287

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Wallsend, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Railway Goods Shed
76 Cowper Street Wallsend • SHR #00739

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Wallsend by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wallsend Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wallsend" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$375
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.5%

280 state housing + 114 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,470
Census 2021
13,244
▲ 6.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,964
Income 2021
$36,400
▲ 25.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,642
Born Overseas 1,982

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 225
  • 2. China 142
  • 3. India 127
  • 4. Philippines 114
  • 5. New Zealand 110
  • 6. North Macedonia 65
  • 7. Pakistan 60
  • 8. Germany 55
  • 9. South Korea 52
  • 10. Bangladesh 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,185
English 5,168
Scottish 1,421
Irish 1,287
Australian Aboriginal 790
German 528
Italian 326
Chinese 307
Polish 181
Macedonian 173

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,615
Both parents born in Australia
2,577
Both parents born overseas
1,318
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.0%
No Religion
40.4%
Islam
2.7%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
713 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,349 (10.2%)
15-19 years
688 (5.2%)
20-24 years
1,058 (8.0%)
25-34 years
2,091 (15.8%)
35-44 years
1,580 (11.9%)
45-54 years
1,464 (11.1%)
55-64 years
1,538 (11.6%)
65-74 years
1,308 (9.9%)
75-84 years
885 (6.7%)
85+ years
568 (4.3%)

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