Cessnock City Council

Wyong Creek

NSW2259

Wyong Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

476

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Wyong Creek.

The postcode for Wyong Creek is 2259 (NSW).

Wyong Creek (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.

Wyong Creek has roughly 476 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wyong Creek 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wyong Creek's population at 476, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

476

Median age

47

Family households

84%

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)

$650/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

476

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft5 (29.4%)
Assault3 (17.6%)
Against justice procedures2 (11.8%)
Malicious damage to property2 (11.8%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (11.8%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wyong Creek.

Local schools for Wyong Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wyong Creek Public School

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Jilliby Public School

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Wyong High 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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wyong Creek.

What is the Wyong Creek postcode?
Wyong Creek is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
Where is Wyong Creek?
Wyong Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
What is the average rent in Wyong Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $650.
What schools are in Wyong Creek?
There are 12 schools serving Wyong Creek on this page, including Wyong Creek Public School, Jilliby Public School, Darkinjung Barker.
How walkable is Wyong Creek?
Wyong Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wyong Creek?
Wyong Creek is close to Little Jilliby, Jilliby, Alison, Yarramalong, Mardi.
What is the population of Wyong Creek?
The population of Wyong Creek is approximately 476 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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