Wallsend at a glance
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
13.2k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Wallsend.
The postcode for Wallsend is 2287 (NSW).
Wallsend (2287) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Wallsend has roughly 13,244 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wallsend scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallsend's population at 13,244, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,244
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
13,244
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,339
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.
52
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallsend.
Local schools for Wallsend
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Government School Catchment
Plattsburg Public School
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Wallsend 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 Wallsend.
- What is the Wallsend postcode?
- Wallsend is in the 2287 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Wallsend?
- Wallsend is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2287, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallsend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Wallsend?
- There are 20 schools serving Wallsend on this page, including Plattsburg Public School, St Patrick's Primary School, Callaghan College Wallsend Campus.
- How walkable is Wallsend?
- Wallsend has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wallsend?
- Wallsend is close to Wallsend Dc, Elermore Vale, Birmingham Gardens, Maryland, Glen Inneslambton.
- What is the population of Wallsend?
- The population of Wallsend is approximately 13,244 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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