Wallsend NSW

Postcode 2287 · Newcastle LGA

Wallsend is a well-established suburb in New South Wales within the Newcastle local government area (postcode 2287). With a population of 13,244, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $73K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Wallsend is $888,000, having grown strongly 6.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $691,000 (+0.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $620. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Wallsend is served by 7 schools, including 5 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1013, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 92 bus stops. The crime rate in the Newcastle LGA is moderate at 6,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Wallsend offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($888K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$888K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,193
Mean Income$65,846
Earners12,991
YoY Change+7.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$888K
6.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$691K
0.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$375
POPULATION
13,244
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,401
Personal Income /wk$700
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Newcastle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,194
Total Incidents10,954
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops92
SCHOOLS (7)
Avg ICSEA1013
Total Students3,593
Independent1
Government5
Catholic1
Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1110
Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 952
Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1083
St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076
Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 996
Data: 2026