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Wallsend - Elermore Vale has an estimated 22,101 residents, up 5.5% since the 2021 Census, with 13 projects tracked in Wallsend - Elermore Vale.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Wallsend - Elermore Vale Statistical Area (Lv2) is situated 114 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, combining natural landscapes, tree-lined streets, parklands, and waterways with accessible urban amenities. AreaSearch analysis indicates an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of approximately 22,101 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 1,143 people (5.5%) from the 20,958 individuals counted at the 2021 Census. This growth is underpinned by an ABS estimated resident population of 21,955 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 431 Validated New Addresses added since the Census date. Demonstrating moderate expansion patterns, the community exhibits a standard age distribution with a median age of 40 and is largely comprised of group households, while featuring an elevated 25 to 34yo demographic.
Local economic and social activity across the Wallsend - Elermore Vale Statistical Area (Lv2) is sustained by a robust service amenity offering, supported by shopping centres, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, sports clubs, community events, and cultural centres.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Wallsend - Elermore Vale Statistical Area (Lv2) is situated 114 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, combining natural landscapes, tree-lined streets, parklands, and waterways with accessible urban amenities. AreaSearch analysis indicates an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of approximately 22,101 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 1,143 people (5.5%) from the 20,958 individuals counted at the 2021 Census. This growth is underpinned by an ABS estimated resident population of 21,955 recorded as of June 2025, alongside 431 Validated New Addresses added since the Census date. Demonstrating moderate expansion patterns, the community exhibits a standard age distribution with a median age of 40 and is largely comprised of group households, while featuring an elevated 25 to 34yo demographic.
Local economic and social activity across the Wallsend - Elermore Vale Statistical Area (Lv2) is sustained by a robust service amenity offering, supported by shopping centres, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, sports clubs, community events, and cultural centres.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 18,873 in 2001 and 21,955 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 22,101 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 17.1%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.5%.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for amenities and the 74th for sales activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Wallsend - Elermore Vale is $608 a week, up 6.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 5% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.7%.
5% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $398 in 2017, $663 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $290 in 2017, $472 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Virgo Street, Elermore Vale NSW 2287 | $875,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 48 Clarke Street, Wallsend NSW 2287 | $865,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Minmi Road, Wallsend NSW 2287 | $873,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 7/1 Longworth Avenue, Wallsend NSW 2287 | $715,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 14 Chalmers Road, Wallsend NSW 2287 | $2,200,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 94/29 Taurus Street, Elermore Vale NSW 2287 | $625,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 12/6 Victory Parade, Wallsend NSW 2287 | $535,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 5 Pauline Close, Elermore Vale NSW 2287 | $1,100,000 | 14 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 99 Jubilee Road, Elermore Vale NSW 2287 | $860,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 41 Robert Street, Wallsend NSW 2287 | $690,000 | 9 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 26 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 22 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $875,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $608 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $919k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $715k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $875,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 26 Aug 2026 to 22 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $663 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $472 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Newcastle | $652 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Newcastle, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 211 tracked applications: 61 approved, 46 under assessment, 104 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 13 projects in Wallsend - Elermore Vale (4 under construction) and 78 more in the surrounding area.
Lake Macquarie City Council is delivering a $4.2 million expansion of West Wallsend Swim Centre to provide a new indoor heated learn-to-swim pool alongside the existing 25m indoor pool.
Major dual-lane road upgrades along Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road in Wallsend. The project includes widening to four lanes, intersection improvements, cycling and pedestrian connections, and stormwater upgrades. Daracon is the principal contractor. Works commenced in March 2025 and are expected to complete in late 2026.
A 5-storey apartment development in Wallsend town centre providing 28 residential dwellings. The project features low-rise construction with 50 car spaces and is positioned to take advantage of local amenities and transport connections.
Staged residential development comprising 49 multi-dwelling homes and a 50 lot community title subdivision with internal roads, landscaping, shared open space and associated civil works.
A 141-place early learning centre now open and enrolling at Elermore Vale, offering long day care for children aged 6 weeks to school age. Formed in 2025 by a group of early learning professionals with over 30 years combined sector experience, the purpose-built facility includes dedicated age-group rooms and an in-house cook providing all meals.
City of Newcastle (CN) is proposing to develop a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Summerhill Waste Management Centre in Wallsend to process up to 85,000 tonnes of co-mingled recyclables per year.
Proposed $98 million seniors housing and childcare precinct on the 28,000 sqm former Brickworks site beside Brickworks Park, with frontage to Victory Parade and access from Newcastle Road. Six multi-storey buildings (up to 19.58 m) would provide 237 independent living units and a 106-place childcare centre.
State-led rezoning proposal for a 574 hectare masterplanned community spanning Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. The proposal would deliver up to 4,200 dwellings including affordable and key worker housing, employment land, community facilities, open space and biodiversity conservation areas.
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialised care units.
This project will deliver 125 metres of new infrastructure along the eastern side of Minmi Road (north from No. 31) and will provide essential infrastructure that will benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and future users of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail. The works include new kerb and gutter, a parking lane, and an off-road shared pedestrian path.
DA approved three-storey Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development with 53 self-contained studio units, 12 car spaces, expansive indoor and outdoor communal areas, and a rooftop garden. It is strategically located adjacent to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan Campus.
Widening of Minmi Road to provide two travel lanes in each direction between Summerhill Road and Maryland Drive[cite: 1]. The upgrade incorporates intersection improvements at Summerhill Road, dedicated right-turn bays, and upgraded active transport infrastructure with separated shared pathways[cite: 1].
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AreaSearch has tracked 211 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wallsend - Elermore Vale over the past 5 years, 152 in the last 12 months; 46 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 17, 2023 8, 2024 19, 2025 16, 2026 (to Nov) 149.
Key application 147A Newcastle Road, Wallsend Childcare | $98m | 237 dwellings Withdrawn/Lapsed
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 211 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 152 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 48th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 78 | ABS building approvals | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 61 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 46 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 include: Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road (Construction); Duncan Close Residential Development (Construction); 6-10 Council Street Apartments (Planning); Infinite Early Learning Elermore Vale (Completed); and Eden Estates (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Education & Training, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Wallsend - Elermore Vale when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 area has seen 104 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2's current population of 22,101 has been supported by 78 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 has seen 3.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 427 people in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 78, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 has grown by approximately 1,051 people, while 391 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,101 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,027 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 20,958 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,143 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 21.52 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 was estimated to be approximately 22,101 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 21,955 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wallsend - elermore vale sa2 has added approximately 1,143 people and shown a 5.45% increase from the 20,958 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is estimated at 1,027 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.9% per annum.
Population growth in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (60.0%), Interstate migration (40.0%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 60.0% of overall population gains.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 29.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 17.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 at 39 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 39 years as at August 2026, Wallsend - Elermore Vale is 4 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) yet comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 17.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 9.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (17.1% vs 11.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.1% of the population in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 19.6% of the population in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $59,989 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 55th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $69,440 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,470 | 2021 Census, weekly | 34th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $714 | 2021 Census, weekly | 31st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,917 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 27.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is approximately $63,816. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $59,989.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is approximately $73,870. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $69,440.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is approximately $63,816 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $59,989 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is approximately $73,870 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,440 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2's households (~31.5% / 2,576 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.5% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is $1,470/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is $1,917/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is $714/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,989 with the average level standing at $69,440. This is just below the national average and compares to levels of $55,733 and $69,112 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $63,816 (median) and $73,870 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is $5,225 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wallsend - elermore vale sa2's disposable income is $5,225 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Wallsend - Elermore Vale are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 13% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 62.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,666 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 19,501 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 11,387 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 has approximately 10,666 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.3%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 stands at 6.3%, which is 2.2 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (22.5% of employment), retail trade (9.8%), and education & training (9.7%). Other significant employers include construction and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is 62.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The wallsend - elermore vale sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 22.5% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The wallsend - elermore vale sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Wallsend - Elermore Vale: university qualifications 23.8%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 998.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 16.6% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 23.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 26.6% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 39.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
23.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
39.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The wallsend - elermore vale sa2 ranks in the 39th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 are: Certificate (26.6%), Bachelor Degree (16.6%), Advanced Diploma (9.6%).
27.5% of the population in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.3% in primary school, 6.6% in secondary school, 6.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is 998, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 6 schools within the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,566 students.
The wallsend - elermore vale sa2 includes 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale features high concentrations of group households and single parent families but relatively few family households, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 28.9% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 26.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.7% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.8% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 8,169 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,615 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 66.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 had 8,169 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.5% to an estimated 8,615 households today.
The average household size in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 66.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (28.9%), group households (4.8%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,416 family households, couples with children account for 26.5% of all households, couples without children at home 25.7%, and single parent families 12.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 have an average of 1.6 children, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 40.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 37.9% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 28.9% of all households in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.8% of households, above the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 15.4% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 12.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 87.8% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.6% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
Wallsend - Elermore Vale was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 84.6% of its population born in Australia, 89.6% being citizens, and 87.8% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Wallsend - Elermore Vale was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.8% of people in Wallsend - Elermore Vale. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 2.5% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wallsend - Elermore Vale are English, comprising 29.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 28.4% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Wallsend - Elermore Vale (vs 0.4% across Regional NSW), Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.5%) and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
15.4% of the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
12.2% of the population in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
4.0% of the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
89.6% of the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 33.1% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 33.1% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 79.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,777 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.8% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 16.5% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $380 | 2021 Census, weekly | 54th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 80th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, 33.1% of homes are owned outright, 33.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 33.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 79.6% of dwellings in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 are houses.
In the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, 3.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 16.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 stands at 33.1%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is $1,777, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is $1,145, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 25.9% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 consists of 79.6% detached houses, 16.5% semi-detached dwellings, 3.6% apartments, and 0.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wallsend - Elermore Vale consumes approximately 18.0% of median household income ($6,365 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wallsend - Elermore Vale show attached dwellings contributing 50% of approvals compared to 20% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 50% of applications versus 80% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Health performance in Wallsend - Elermore Vale is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 52.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 41st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 59.9% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 69.7% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
Around 52.0% of people in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, 9.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.7% of people in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.3% of the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.8% of people in the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2, 52.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 68 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 68th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 240 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 94th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,694 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 58th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 92 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 108 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 22.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 240 public transport stops within the Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2.
The Wallsend - Elermore Vale SA2 has 2,694 weekly trips across 108 routes, averaging 384 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 136 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 421 m away and the nearest school 595 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 240 stops nearby, 2,694 weekly trips, access rating 68 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 99 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 99th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 421 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 595 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 687 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 762 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 794 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 838 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 855 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 7 long day care centres with 542 places in Wallsend - Elermore Vale, about 2.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Wallsend - Elermore Vale when compared nationally.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale ranks in the 54th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale's established property market has recorded 441 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 97% residential, 2% commercial and 1% vacant land transactions.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Wallsend - Elermore Vale are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 13% of areas assessed across Australia.
Education in Wallsend - Elermore Vale: university qualifications 23.8%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 998.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale features high concentrations of group households and single parent families but relatively few family households, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Wallsend - Elermore Vale is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Wallsend - Elermore Vale has an estimated 22,101 residents, up 5.5% since the 2021 Census, with 13 projects tracked in Wallsend - Elermore Vale.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Wallsend - Elermore Vale.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111031233). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wallsend - Elermore Vale from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Wallsend - Elermore Vale with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
