Wyee
NSW 2259 • Rest of NSW
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited local services — Morisset, Lake Haven 15-25 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Also 50 min by train to Newcastle. Direct freeway access via M1 Motorway. Station is being upgraded under Transport Access Program
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
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Gwandalan Public School ICSEA 9534976 1318 Kanangra Drive
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Kanwal Public School ICSEA 9424392 3477 Craigie Ave
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Lake Munmorah High School ICSEA 9254358 1411 Carters Rd
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Lake Munmorah Public School ICSEA 950Carters Road
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29 Carters Road
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Mannering Park Public School ICSEA 9454359 1184 Vales Rd
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84 Gavenlock Road
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Cnr Sparks Road and Albert Warner Drive
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91 Sparks Road
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100 Alison Road
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HopeTown School ICSEA 7974353 2522 177 Pollock Ave
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Jilliby Public School ICSEA 9894355 1240 Jilliby Rd
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7-15 Panonia Road
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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 Wyee by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Wyee Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wyee" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)