Wallsend South at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
40.8k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Wallsend South.
The postcode for Wallsend South is 2287 (NSW).
Wallsend South (2287) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Wallsend South has roughly 40,845 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Wallsend South scores 2/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wallsend South's population at 40,845, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
40,845
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
40,845
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wallsend South.
Local schools for Wallsend South
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Government School Catchment
Wallsend South Public School
Elermore Vale Public School
Wallsend 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 Wallsend South.
- What is the Wallsend South postcode?
- Wallsend South is in the 2287 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Wallsend South?
- Wallsend South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2287, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wallsend South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Wallsend South?
- There are 20 schools serving Wallsend South on this page, including Wallsend South Public School, Elermore Vale Public School, Wallsend Public School.
- How walkable is Wallsend South?
- Wallsend South has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wallsend South?
- Wallsend South is close to Rankin Park, Elermore Vale, New Lambton Heights, Cardiff Heights, Wallsend Dc.
- What is the population of Wallsend South?
- The population of Wallsend South is approximately 40,845 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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