West Wallsend

West Wallsend lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, the estimated population of West Wallsend as of Nov 2025 is around 2899. This reflects a decrease of 82 people compared to the 2021 Census figure of 2981, indicating a 2.8% drop. The current resident population estimate of 2895 by AreaSearch follows examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of an additional 10 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 165 persons per square kilometer, offering significant space per person with potential for further development. Over the past decade, West Wallsend has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outperforming its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 82% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, West Wallsend is expected to have an above median population growth based on aggregated SA2-level projections, increasing by 677 persons to 2041, reflecting a 29.8% increase over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in West Wallsend according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

West Wallsend has seen minimal construction activity with an average of 2 new dwellings approved annually over the past five years (totalling 10). This low development level reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broad market demand. It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national averages, West Wallsend has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties are typical. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 878 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, West Wallsend is expected to grow by 865 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

West Wallsend has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact the region. Notable ones are West Wallsend Swim Centre Expansion, BlackRock Motor Resort, Cameron Grove Estate, and West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area Amendment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places West Wallsend well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

West Wallsend has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment. Essential services sectors are well represented with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Over the past year, there was estimated employment growth of 2.0%. As of June 2025, 1647 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is at 62.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6% compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.0% alongside labour force growth of 2.2%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Rest of NSW recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to West Wallsend's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming no changes in population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 30, 2022 shows median income in West Wallsend was $52,545 and average income was $59,444. This is lower than national averages of $61,876 (median) and $76,816 (average). In Rest of NSW, median income was $49,459 and average income was $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $59,171 (median) and $66,940 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income in West Wallsend ranked at the 41st percentile, family income at the 43rd percentile, and personal income also at the 43rd percentile. Income distribution showed that 33.9% of residents earned between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% fell into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe with only 82.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 41st percentile.

West Wallsend is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

West Wallsend's dwellings were 95.3% houses and 4.6% other dwellings as of the latest Census. Non-Metro NSW had 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Wallsend was 30.7%, with mortgages at 49.5% and rentals at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,863, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. Median weekly rent in West Wallsend was $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $380. Nationally, West Wallsend's mortgage repayments matched the Australian average of $1,863, but rents were higher at $400 versus the national figure of $375.

West Wallsend has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 74.7% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in West Wallsend fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.0%, substantially lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 46.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (36.3%). Educational participation is high at 29.1%, including 9.9% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 3.4% in tertiary education.

West Wallsend's three schools have a combined enrollment of 931 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventional, split between one primary and two secondary institutions. The area functions as an education hub with 32.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 12.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

West Wallsend has 27 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 28 different routes that together facilitate 572 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 164 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 81 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in West Wallsend is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

West Wallsend faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data showing high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately half (50%) of its total population (~1,463 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. Mental health issues affect 11.9% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.7%. Notably, 61.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 60.3% reported across Rest of NSW. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.9% (576 people), compared to the 21.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly inline with the general population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees West Wallsend placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

West Wallsend, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 92.9% born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.6%. Notably, Judaism, at 0.2%, was overrepresented compared to the Rest of NSW (0.0%).

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.2%), English (33.3%), and Scottish (8.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Australian Aboriginal was slightly higher at 4.3% (regionally 4.5%), Samoan lower at 0.2% (regionally 0.3%), and Macedonian lower at 0.1% (regionally 0.2%).

West Wallsend's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in West Wallsend is 36 years, which is significantly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 16.1%, compared to Rest of NSW, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 9.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.4% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.2% to 11.3%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in West Wallsend. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 44%, reaching 672 people from 466, while the 65-74 cohort shows minimal growth of just 2%, adding 6 people.