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

West Wallsend's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 2,999 people. This figure reflects an increase of 18 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,981. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,998, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and validation of an additional 10 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 171 persons per square kilometer. 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 82.0% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Considering projected demographic shifts, West Wallsend is expected to experience above median population growth by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. The area is projected to increase by 671 persons over these 17 years, reflecting a total increase of 25.3%.

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 2 new dwellings approved annually over the past five years (totalling 12). This low development level reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broad market demand. Given the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

West Wallsend has much lower development activity compared to Rest of NSW and national averages. New building activity shows 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density options from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 768 people, reflecting the area's quiet, low activity development environment. By 2041, West Wallsend is expected to grow by 759 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

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 to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include the West Wallsend Swim Centre Expansion, BlackRock Motor Resort, Cameron Grove Estate, and the West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area Amendment. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

West Wallsend has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of September 2025, and an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year. The area's unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%, with a workforce participation rate of 62.8% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%.

Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with healthcare having an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.6%, compared to 5.3% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.8% while labour force increased by 3.2%, raising unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia forecast national employment growth of 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in West Wallsend suburb is $52,545 and average income is $59,444. This is lower than national averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in West Wallsend would be approximately $57,200 and average income around $64,711 by September 2025. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in West Wallsend rank modestly at the 41st to 43rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that 33.9% of locals (1,016 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the regional average of 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in West Wallsend, 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

The dwelling structure in West Wallsend, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.3% houses and 4.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Wallsend was at 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.5% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,863, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $380. Nationally, West Wallsend's mortgage repayments were similar to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households at 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, 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%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 46.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 36.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 28 active public transport stops in West Wallsend, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 28 unique routes that together facilitate 491 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is rated excellent, with residents on average situated just 164 metres from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 70 trips per day, equating to roughly 17 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 health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 50% (~1,513 people) of West Wallsend residents have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues affect 11.9% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.7%. A total of 61.7% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 60.3% figure for Rest of NSW. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.9% (596 people), compared to the 21.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, largely mirroring those of 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 92.9% of its population born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in West Wallsend, accounting for 50.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism, which comprised 0.2% of West Wallsend's population, was overrepresented compared to the Rest of NSW where it was 0%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian at 34.2%, English at 33.3%, and Scottish at 8.5%. There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal was higher at 4.3% (vs regional 4.5%), Samoan at 0.2% (vs 0.3%), and Macedonian at 0.1% (vs 0.2%).

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

The median age in West Wallsend was 36 years as of the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constituted 16.0% of West Wallsend's population, higher than the Rest of NSW figure. Conversely, the 55-64 age cohort made up only 9.4%. Post-Census data revealed that the 75 to 84 age group had grown from 6.4% to 8.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.2% to 11.3%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 10.9% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for West Wallsend indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 40%, reaching a population of 670 from its current figure of 479. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort is expected to decline by 3 people.