West Wallsend at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
2,981
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about West Wallsend.
The postcode for West Wallsend is 2286 (NSW).
West Wallsend (2286) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
West Wallsend has roughly 2,981 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.
West Wallsend scores 6/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Wallsend's population at 2,981, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,981
Median age
36
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
2,981
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
151
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.
6
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Wallsend.
Local schools for West Wallsend
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Government School Catchment
West Wallsend Public School
West Wallsend High School
Barnsley 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 West Wallsend.
- What is the West Wallsend postcode?
- West Wallsend is in the 2286 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is West Wallsend?
- West Wallsend is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2286, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Wallsend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in West Wallsend?
- There are 20 schools serving West Wallsend on this page, including West Wallsend Public School, North Academy, West Wallsend High School.
- How walkable is West Wallsend?
- West Wallsend has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near West Wallsend?
- West Wallsend is close to Holmesville, Seahampton, Barnsley, Cameron Park, Killingworth.
- What is the population of West Wallsend?
- The population of West Wallsend is approximately 2,981 (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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