Lake Macquarie City Council
Wakefield
Wakefield at a glance
Median house
$1,725,700
Sales data pending
Median unit
$277,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
45
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
144
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Wakefield.
Wakefield is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,725,700
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $277,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$353/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$1,725,700
Sales data pending
$277,200
Sales data pending
45
Average days to sell
144
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.08%
Based on $1,725,700 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.62%
Based on $277,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202645 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
144
Median age
40
Family households
74%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
36
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wakefield.
Local schools for Wakefield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wakefield School
Barnsley Public School
Fassifern Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wakefield.
- What is the median house price in Wakefield?
- The median house price in Wakefield, NSW 2278 is $1,725,700. The median unit price is $277,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wakefield postcode?
- Wakefield is in the 2278 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wakefield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $353.
- What schools are in Wakefield?
- There are 20 schools serving Wakefield on this page, including Wakefield School, Barnsley Public School, Fassifern Public School.
- What suburbs are near Wakefield?
- Wakefield is close to Killingworth, Barnsley, Holmesville, Ryhope, Teralba.
- What is the population of Wakefield?
- Wakefield has approximately 144 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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