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Wingham has an estimated 5,485 residents, up 1.7% since the 2021 Census, with 90 projects tracked in the area around Wingham.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Wingham sits 246 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population is around 5,485 as of Aug 2026, reflecting minimal change since the 2021 Census, which reported 5,395 people. AreaSearch's review of the latest Estimated Resident Population (ERP) outputs from the ABS, together with new addresses added since the Census, reveals no significant movements across the Wingham Statistical Area (Lv2). Strong outright home ownership and a notable healthcare employment base characterise the area, alongside elevated retail trade employment. Children per family are above average, the proportion aged 85 and over is pronounced, and average household size is low.
Residents of the Wingham Statistical Area (Lv2) include a high share of mature and retirement-age Australians, while education levels tend to be lower and income sits in the lower quartile. Population growth has been limited, whereas sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Wingham sits 246 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population is around 5,485 as of Aug 2026, reflecting minimal change since the 2021 Census, which reported 5,395 people. AreaSearch's review of the latest Estimated Resident Population (ERP) outputs from the ABS, together with new addresses added since the Census, reveals no significant movements across the Wingham Statistical Area (Lv2). Strong outright home ownership and a notable healthcare employment base characterise the area, alongside elevated retail trade employment. Children per family are above average, the proportion aged 85 and over is pronounced, and average household size is low.
Residents of the Wingham Statistical Area (Lv2) include a high share of mature and retirement-age Australians, while education levels tend to be lower and income sits in the lower quartile. Population growth has been limited, whereas sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 5,563 in 2001 and 5,437 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 5,485 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 14.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $800 - 1,499, 29.3%.
Wingham ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 63rd for transport & access.
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 Wingham is $495 a week, up 6.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 15% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.7%.
15% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $347 in 2017, $510 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $204 in 2017, $326 in 2022. A break means no rent was reported that year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Murray Road, Wingham NSW 2429 | $515,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 17 Adelaide Close, Wingham NSW 2429 | $985,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 16 Flett Street, Wingham NSW 2429 | $600,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 44 Mortimer Street, Wingham NSW 2429 | $320,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 108 Bungay Road, Wingham NSW 2429 | $380,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 34 Rouse Street, Wingham NSW 2429 | $510,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 53 Killawarra Street, Wingham NSW 2429 | $630,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 51 Murray Road, Wingham NSW 2429 | $565,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9 Blue Gum Avenue, Wingham NSW 2429 | $550,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 39 Queen Street, Wingham NSW 2429 | $565,000 | 9 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 44 residential sales recorded since 18 May 2026 (the latest settled 2 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 44, houses and units together, was $562,500 (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 | $495 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 | 4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $565k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $339k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $562,500 | Median of the 44 most recent residential sales, settled 18 May 2026 to 2 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $510 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Taree - Gloucester | $511 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Taree - Gloucester, over 12 months | +5.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Mid North Coast | $558 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Mid North Coast, over 12 months | +5.7% | 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 58 tracked applications: 15 approved, 11 under assessment, 32 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 90 projects in and around Wingham, 30 of them under construction.
Planning proposal for a residential urban release area on a 63.56 ha site about 500 m north of Wingham town centre. The proposal would rezone RU1 Primary Production land to R1 General Residential, C2 Environmental Conservation and C4 Environmental Living, enable future housing on the R1 land, set a 450 sqm minimum lot size for R1 land, apply an 8.5 m height…
Major interchange project with overpass bridge connecting Harrington Road and Coopernook Road over the Pacific Highway. Joint Australian and NSW Government investment to improve road safety, traffic flow and travel times. Will benefit Old Bar residents accessing major transport corridors.
Installation of a new flood-resilient water pipeline under the Manning River via directional drilling to restore permanent water supply from Bootawa Water Treatment Plant to Wingham. The project involved drilling a 750-meter path deep beneath the riverbed to replace the 1960s-era pipeline damaged during the May 2025 floods.
Euca Valley is a staged residential subdivision on 86.5 hectares at Kolodong Road, Taree, between Taree and Wingham. Originally approved for 478 lots in October 2022, a modification application was lodged in September 2023 seeking to increase the total to 529 lots, with the current approved figure understood to be approximately 525 lots across 19 stages.
Construction of a new sewer pump station, rising mains, gravity mains and associated water reticulation works to service growth in Old Bar Precinct 2B between Red Gum Road and Forest Lane.
Bushland Health's $133 million proposal for a regional seniors community comprising 207 self-care dwellings in duplex typologies of two or three bedrooms.
A $40.7 million project that replaced the 127-year-old Cedar Party Creek Bridge at Wingham's town entrance with a new elevated concrete Super-T bridge designed to meet or exceed the 100-year flood level.
Construction of specialised retail premises and a Torrens title subdivision of one lot into four, with a new access road, at 202 Bushland Drive in Taree's central industrial precinct, next to Bunnings Warehouse. The 8.5-hectare site was sold by the NSW Government in 2021.
Integrated development proposal under assessment by MidCoast Council. Development application DA2023/0331 for site at 121 Wingham Road, Taree. Community consultation undertaken through Have Your Say platform.
Award-winning 10-unit townhouse development at 9 Fuchsia Drive, Taree. Winner of 2024 HIA Northern NSW Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year. Features modern design with dark brick facade, metal and timber panelling, private courtyards, and premium finishes.
A major mixed-use waterfront renewal project transforming 20 hectares of the Manning River foreshore. The development integrates public infrastructure including a new boardwalk, cycleways, and road upgrades with private investment.
The $180 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital in Taree is part of the Lower Mid North Coast Health Service project, which also covers Forster-Tuncurry. It includes a new clinical services building with inpatient units, a Close Observation Unit for cardiac care, and new pathology, pharmacy and mortuary spaces.
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Estimated completion year of the 44 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 10, 2027 10, 2028 6, 2029 6, 2030 7, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 2. 29 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 58 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wingham over the past 5 years, 48 in the last 12 months; 11 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 1, 2023 0, 2024 3, 2025 6, 2026 (to Oct) 47.
Key application 8 Primrose Street, Wingham Retail | $172k | 1 dwelling
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 58 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 26th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 11 | ABS building approvals | 21st percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 15 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Wingham SA2 include: Wingham Central Park Master Plan (Approved); Wingham Urban Release Area 1 Planning Proposal (Planning); Pacific Highway - Harrington Road Interchange (Planning); Manning River Underbore - New Water Supply Pipeline to Wingham (Completed); and Euca Valley Residential Subdivision (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Wingham SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Environmental & Disaster Management, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Wingham SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 30th percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Wingham is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wingham SA2 area has seen 20 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wingham SA2's current population of 5,485 has been supported by 11 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wingham SA2 has seen 2.1 approval 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 547 people in the Wingham SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wingham SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 11, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the Wingham SA2 has seen 57 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
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.
Wingham is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,485 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +1.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 89 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 27th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 5,395 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 90 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 61.53 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wingham SA2 was estimated to be approximately 5,485 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 5,437 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wingham sa2 has added approximately 90 people and shown a 1.67% increase from the 5,395 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wingham SA2 is estimated at 89 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wingham SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Wingham SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (38.8%), Overseas migration (32.7%), Natural increase (28.6%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 38.8% of overall population gains.
Wingham hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 84th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 20.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 43.4% | 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 | 47 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 | 11.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 14.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 9.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wingham SA2 at 47 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 47 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 47 years as at August 2026, Wingham is 4 years older than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 9 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wingham SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 14.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wingham SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 9.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Wingham SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (3.9% vs 2.9%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.3% of the population in the Wingham SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 28.0% of the population in the Wingham SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 5% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $45,520 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 5th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $53,791 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,105 | 2021 Census, weekly | 7th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $577 | 2021 Census, weekly | 9th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 7.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,377 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 36.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wingham SA2 is approximately $48,424. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $45,520.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wingham SA2 is approximately $57,223. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $53,791.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wingham SA2 is approximately $48,424 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $45,520 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wingham SA2 is approximately $57,223 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $53,791 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wingham SA2's households (~29.3% / 623 households) is the $800 - 1,499 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wingham SA2 is the $800 - 1,499 group, representing about 29.3% 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 Wingham SA2 is $1,105/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wingham SA2 is $1,377/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wingham SA2 is $577/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Wingham SA2's median income among taxpayers is $45,520, with an average of $53,791. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Regional NSW's median of $55,733 and average of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $48,424 (median) and $57,223 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wingham SA2 is $4,038 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wingham sa2's disposable income is $4,038 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Wingham are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 14% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 52.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,213 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,080 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,349 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wingham SA2 has approximately 2,213 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Wingham SA2 stands at 5.8%, which is 1.6 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 Wingham SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (24.9% of employment), retail trade (12.9%), and manufacturing (9.1%). Other significant employers include construction and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wingham 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 Wingham SA2 is 52.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The wingham sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 24.9% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The wingham 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 experienced 7.7% growth, ranking 9th out of 37 regions nationally.
Wingham faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 11.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 33.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 45.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
11.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Wingham SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
45.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Wingham SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The wingham sa2 ranks in the 10th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wingham SA2 are: Certificate (33.7%), Advanced Diploma (8.7%), Bachelor Degree (8.6%).
26.8% of the population in the Wingham SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.6% in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, 1.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Wingham SA2 is 928, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the Wingham SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,110 students.
The wingham sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Wingham features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 30.8% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.7% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 15.5% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,128 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,163 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 66.7% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wingham SA2 had 2,128 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 1.6% to an estimated 2,163 households today.
The average household size in the Wingham SA2 is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 66.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (30.8%), group households (2.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,419 family households, couples with children account for 22.0% of all households, couples without children at home 27.7%, and single parent families 15.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Wingham SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Wingham SA2 have an average of 2.0 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 42.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.8% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 30.8% of all households in the Wingham 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 2.6% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The latest Census data sees Wingham placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 97.5% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.7% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 92.9% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
Wingham was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.7% of its population being citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 97.5% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Wingham was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.7% of people in Wingham. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wingham are Australian, comprising 34.9% of the population, English, comprising 34.9% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.3% of Wingham (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW) and Maltese at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
7.1% of the Wingham SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
2.5% of the population in the Wingham SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
5.3% of the Wingham SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
91.7% of the Wingham SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wingham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 23.5% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 44.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 92.1% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,371 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.0% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $306 | 2021 Census, weekly | 28th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 27.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 83rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Wingham SA2, 44.6% of homes are owned outright, 32.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 23.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 92.1% of dwellings in the Wingham SA2 are houses.
In the Wingham SA2, 2.9% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wingham SA2 stands at 44.6%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wingham SA2 is $1,371, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wingham SA2 is $750, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wingham SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 28.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 27.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wingham SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wingham SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 28.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 27.7% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Wingham SA2 consists of 92.1% detached houses, 4.4% semi-detached dwellings, 2.9% apartments, and 0.7% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wingham consumes approximately 15.7% of median household income ($4,785 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wingham show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 8% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 92% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Health performance in Wingham is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 46.2% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 1st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 57.6% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 66.5% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
Around 46.2% of people in the Wingham SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Wingham SA2, 8.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
9.2% of people in the Wingham SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.4% of the Wingham SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.5% of people in the Wingham SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wingham SA2, 46.2% 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 | 63 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 243 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 94th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 967 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 22 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 38 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 6.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 243 public transport stops within the Wingham SA2.
The Wingham SA2 has 967 weekly trips across 38 routes, averaging 138 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 129 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 987 m away and the nearest school 1.2 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 243 stops nearby, 967 weekly trips, access rating 63 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 62 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 987 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 9.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 10.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 10.6 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 2 long day care centres with 93 places in Wingham, about 3.5 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Wingham is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Wingham has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Wingham's affordable property market has recorded 138 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 84% residential, 4% commercial and 12% vacant land transactions.
Wingham is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Wingham hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 5% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Wingham are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 14% of areas assessed across Australia.
Wingham faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Wingham features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
The latest Census data sees Wingham placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Wingham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Wingham is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across 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.
Wingham has an estimated 5,485 residents, up 1.7% since the 2021 Census, with 90 projects tracked in the area around Wingham.
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 Wingham.
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 Jun 2026. Housing, households 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 (108051171). 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 (Jun 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, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wingham 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 Wingham 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.
