Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wakefield vs West Wallsend.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. West Wallsend edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Wallsend (985) sits above Wakefield (953).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

West Wallsend edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 953).

Common questionsWakefield vs West Wallsend

Common questions

Does Wakefield or West Wallsend have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Wallsend scores 985 vs 953 in Wakefield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Wakefield
Metric
West Wallsend

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$353/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
6
Transit score
0
Bike score
60
144
Population
2,981
40
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
953
Avg ICSEA
985

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).