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Wyee

NSW 2259 • Rest of NSW

2,909
Population (2021)
$32,396
Median Income
50.06 km²
Area
25m
Elevation
AffordableTrain AccessSemi-RuralGrowth SuburbLake Macquarie

About Wyee

Wyee is a small town in the City of Lake Macquarie, located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, approximately 106 kilometres north-northeast of Sydney. With a population of around 2,900 that has grown steadily in recent years, Wyee sits near the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and has its own railway station on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, opened in 1892. The name derives from the Awabakal Aboriginal word meaning 'place of bushfires', reflecting the area's bushland setting. Wyee has a mix of established homes and newer development, with a distinctly semi-rural character.

Wyee offers an affordable entry point into the Lake Macquarie property market while maintaining good transport connectivity via its train station and proximity to the M1 Motorway. The town has a public primary school and is within 15-20 minutes of several private schools. Residents enjoy easy access to Lake Macquarie's waterways, with Wyee Point nearby, and beaches just 15 minutes away. The suburb attracts young families and commuters who appreciate the balance of bushland living with direct train access to both Sydney (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) and Newcastle (50 minutes).

Wyee falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2259
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - West
LGA
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Lake Macquarie
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.17°, 151.46°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
50.06 km²
Elevation
25m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wyee
0 km
In suburb
Morisset
9 km
N/A - drive required
Dora Creek
12 km
N/A - drive required

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Morisset, Lake Haven 15-25 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
106 km
By Train
1h 15min to Central Station
By Bus
N/A
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min via M1
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min via M1

🛣️ Also 50 min by train to Newcastle. Direct freeway access via M1 Motorway. Station is being upgraded under Transport Access Program

Walkability Car-Dependent

Town centre near the station has limited amenities. A car is essential for shopping, schools, and most daily activities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,406
Census 2021
2,909
▲ 20.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,792
Income 2021
$32,396
▲ 25.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,488
Born Overseas 287

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 104
  • 2. New Zealand 34
  • 3. Ireland 10
  • 4. Philippines 10
  • 5. South Africa 10
  • 6. Scotland 9
  • 7. Thailand 9
  • 8. Malta 8
  • 9. Netherlands 7
  • 10. Germany 6
  • 11. Canada 5
  • 12. Indonesia 5
  • 13. Italy 5
  • 14. Lebanon 5
  • 15. Bosnia & Herzegovina 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,338
English 1,285
Irish 295
Scottish 278
Australian Aboriginal 156
German 80
Italian 68
Dutch 53
Maltese 46
Lebanese 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,082
Both parents born in Australia
385
Both parents born overseas
320
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.8%
No Religion
37.8%
Buddhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
127 (4.4%)
5-14 years
287 (9.9%)
15-19 years
151 (5.2%)
20-24 years
188 (6.5%)
25-34 years
255 (8.8%)
35-44 years
296 (10.2%)
45-54 years
351 (12.1%)
55-64 years
390 (13.4%)
65-74 years
385 (13.2%)
75-84 years
315 (10.8%)
85+ years
159 (5.5%)

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