Watanobbi at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,980
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Watanobbi.
The postcode for Watanobbi is 2259 (NSW).
Watanobbi (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Watanobbi has roughly 3,980 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Watanobbi scores 12/100 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, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watanobbi's population at 3,980, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,980
Median age
35
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
3,980
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
355
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Watanobbi.
Local schools for Watanobbi
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Government School Catchment
Wyong Public School
Wyong High School
HopeTown 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 Watanobbi.
- What is the Watanobbi postcode?
- Watanobbi is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Watanobbi?
- Watanobbi is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watanobbi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Watanobbi?
- There are 20 schools serving Watanobbi on this page, including Wyong Public School, Wyong Christian Community School, Wyong High School.
- How walkable is Watanobbi?
- Watanobbi has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Watanobbi?
- Watanobbi is close to Wyong, Warnervale, Alison, Mardi, Tuggerah.
- What is the population of Watanobbi?
- The population of Watanobbi is approximately 3,980 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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