Wallarah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
344
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Wallarah.
The postcode for Wallarah is 2259 (NSW).
Wallarah (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Wallarah has roughly 344 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wallarah scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallarah's population at 344, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
344
Median age
42
Family households
85%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
344
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallarah.
Local schools for Wallarah
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Government School Catchment
Woongarrah Public School
Porters Creek Public School
Warnervale Public School
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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 Wallarah.
- What is the Wallarah postcode?
- Wallarah is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Wallarah?
- Wallarah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallarah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Wallarah?
- There are 20 schools serving Wallarah on this page, including MacKillop Catholic College, Woongarrah Public School, Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School.
- How walkable is Wallarah?
- Wallarah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Wallarah?
- Wallarah is close to Woongarrah, Halloran, Bushells Ridge, Kiar, Charmhaven.
- What is the population of Wallarah?
- The population of Wallarah is approximately 344 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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