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The median house price in West Wallsend is $855k. House values have moved 3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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West Wallsend has an estimated 3,039 residents, up from 2,981 at the 2021 Census — a change of 58 people, or 1.9%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. That puts 174 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of West Wallsend stands at approximately 3,039, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population revisions with post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 58 people (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,981 people. That adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 3,038 assessed by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 11 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With 173 persons per square kilometer, the local density remains low, offering generous space per resident and capacity for ongoing expansion.
Across the previous decade, the suburb of West Wallsend expanded at a solid 3.4% compound annual growth rate, outstripping the wider SA3 area, with natural increases supplying roughly 82.0% of recent population additions. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures published in 2024 (2022 base year), alongside NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 (2021 base year) where necessary, extending age-specific rates across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Under these aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of West Wallsend is slated to outpace the median expansion rate for regional Australia, adding 592 persons by 2041 to register an overall gain of 19.4% across the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in West Wallsend remain sparse at an average of 3 dwelling approvals each year, totaling 16 dwellings over the five-year period. This subdued building pace underscores the rural character of the locality, where construction responds to direct local requirements rather than wider speculative demand. Because total volume is so small, single developments can substantially sway year-to-year statistics and growth rates. Construction volumes in West Wallsend track well behind both the national benchmark and the Rest of NSW average. Recent consent figures show 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, catering primarily to families seeking spacious rural surroundings.
Compared to the current profile where separate houses comprise 95.0% houses, this shift highlights emerging constraints on subdividable land along with growing interest in varied and accessible housing styles. A ratio of roughly 263 people per dwelling approval further underlines the low-density environment of the area. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate West Wallsend will expand by 591 residents up to 2041. Should building output stay at current levels, new residential supply could trail population expansion, potentially tightening buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Wallsend, worth an estimated $100 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.16 billion. 13 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital works play a defining role in shaping local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects poised to influence the locality. Notable among these initiatives are the West Wallsend Swim Centre Expansion, BlackRock Motor Resort, Cameron Grove Estate, and the West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area Amendment, with key details outlined below.
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West Wallsend Swim Centre Expansion
Lake Macquarie City Council is expanding West Wallsend Swim Centre with a new heated indoor three-lane learn-to-swim pool, accessible ramp entry, accessible bathrooms and change rooms, lifeguard workspace, reception area and associated site improvements including additional parking. The project supports growing demand from West Wallsend and Cameron Park and aligns with Council's Aquatic Facilities Strategy. Construction remains underway with completion expected in 2026.
BlackRock Motor Resort
A $95 million motorsport park and resort being developed via the adaptive reuse of a 252-hectare former coal mine site. The project features driver training facilities, public track days, performance car experiences, go-kart track, luxury accommodation, function centre, and a cafe situated in the former mine's horse stable building. Circuits are designed by the renowned Tilke Group.
Cameron Grove Estate
300-hectare master-planned residential community accommodating approximately 2000 dwellings across house-and-land, medium-density and townhouse products. The estate includes a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood centre, Harrigans Irish Pub, a large local park, lake system seamlessly integrated into natural surroundings, and an historic tramway corridor.
West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area Amendment
A local planning proposal and Development Control Plan amendment that expands the West Wallsend Heritage Conservation Area to include parts of Holmesville, reduces maximum building heights from 10 m to 8.5 m in key centres, and updates heritage controls to better protect the historic mining towns. The LEP amendment (EPI 2025-250) has been made and the revised DCP area plan was adopted by Lake Macquarie City Council on 10 March 2025.
Cameron Park Plaza
Completed neighbourhood shopping centre featuring Woolworths supermarket, BWS, and 22 specialty tenancies including PETstock, Snap Fitness, medical centre, dining options, and various retail services. Total GFA of 7,037 sqm with 387 parking spaces, serving the growing Cameron Park community.
Northlakes Local Centre Development Site
A prominent 16,015 square metre E1-zoned site in the heart of Cameron Park's thriving retail and commercial precinct. With dual street frontages to Northlakes Drive (160m) and Elanet Avenue (80m), the site has been sold and offers excellent opportunity for retail, large-format, and essential services development. The area's rapidly expanding population, growing at more than double state and national averages, creates strong demand for convenience retail, family-oriented amenities, and everyday services.
Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment
Council-led planning program to refresh and improve the Edgeworth town centre, focusing on streetscape upgrades, mixed-use activation and improved connectivity with nearby community facilities. Edgeworth is classified as a local centre under Lake Macquarie's Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2045, with a medium-density housing target of 50 dwellings per hectare. The adopted Edgeworth Area 2 Precinct Plan within LMDCP 2014 Revision 27 guides future residential and commercial development, conservation of riparian corridors, and road and active transport connectivity improvements.
Cameron Grove Estate
Master-planned residential community spanning 300 hectares accommodating approximately 2,000 dwellings. Features full turn-key homes and vacant land with easy access to Cameron Park Plaza, parks, and the M1 motorway. Developed by Roche Group in partnership with RIBA Homes.
1,581 residents of West Wallsend are employed, from a labour force of 1,632. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 66.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,382, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce participation in West Wallsend reaches 66.3%—notably above the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW—with 1,581 residents employed as of March 2026. The local labor market maintains a balanced spread across professional and trade disciplines, underpinned by vital service industries, while the unemployment rate of 3.1% sits 1.0% below the 4.1% seen in Regional NSW. Census findings indicated that 16.8% of employed locals worked from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, which registers a concentration 1.2 times the regional benchmark.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of the workforce, lagging the 5.3% seen throughout Regional NSW. Comparison between the resident workforce and the Census workplace counts points to relatively few jobs situated within the suburb itself. Aggregated AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics over the recent 12-month period show a 1.2% reduction in the local labor pool and a 2.2% fall in employment, lifting the jobless rate by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.4% labor force decline, a 0.9% drop in jobs, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sector-specific trajectories against the local industry makeup suggests West Wallsend employment could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on illustrative industry weighting without factoring in local demographic shifts.
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Median household income in West Wallsend is $1,627 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,545 a year against an average of $59,444. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of West Wallsend below nationwide norms. Median taxpayer earnings stand at $52,545 and the average is $59,444, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in 10.32% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,968 (median) and $65,579 (average) as of March 2026. In the Census 2021 results, personal, family, and household incomes sit in moderate tiers between the 41st and 43rd percentiles.
The primary income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 33.9% of residents (1,030 people) against 29.9% regionally. Housing costs exert considerable strain, leaving 82.1% of income remaining to place the suburb at the 41st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Wallsend had 1,108 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows detached houses account for 95.3% houses in West Wallsend, with 4.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Regional NSW breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stands at 30.7%, trailing the regional average, while 49.5% of homes are mortgaged and 19.8% are rented. Typical housing costs include a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,863—matching the Australian average of $1,863 and exceeding the Regional NSW figure of $1,733—alongside a median weekly rent of $400, which surpasses both the regional $330 and the national $375 marks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Wallsend counted 1,108 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 74.7% of all households in the area, divided between couples without children at 31.3%, couples with children at 31.0%, and single parent families at 11.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.3%, consisting of 21.7% lone person households and 3.3% group households. The typical household size is 2.6 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in West Wallsend hold a university qualification, including 9.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 36.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 931 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the community is comparatively low, with university completion at 13.0% against the statewide NSW standard of 32.2%. Within this group, bachelor degrees account for 9.4%, postgraduate qualifications make up 2.0%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and trade qualifications are widely held, with 46.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, comprising 36.3% at the certificate level and 10.2% holding advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.1% of the local population actively participating in education. This proportion comprises 9.9% attending primary schooling, 7.9% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
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Public transport in West Wallsend reaches 28 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuters in West Wallsend have access to 28 active transport stops across a bus network that operates 28 individual routes delivering 489 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with an average distance of 163 meters to the closest stop. Outbound commuting is prevalent in this residential setting, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit choice at 94% and households maintaining an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 16.8% of workers carried out their roles from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Across the entire network, services operate at an average rate of 69 trips per day, providing roughly 17 weekly trips at each designated stop.
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61.7% of residents in West Wallsend report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health indicators assessed by AreaSearch via chronic illness prevalence and mortality figures highlight significant ongoing challenges across younger and older demographics alike in West Wallsend. In addition, private health insurance coverage is modest, held by approximately 50% of the total population (~1,533 people), compared to the broader national level of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the leading diagnosed ailments, documented among 11.9 and 9.7% of residents respectively, while 61.7% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age cohort.
Meanwhile, residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of residents (622 people)—below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.3%—with senior health metrics aligning closely with broader nationwide percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Wallsend is largely Australian-born, at 92.9% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (33.3%). 4.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in West Wallsend tracks below wider benchmarks, with 92.9% of residents born in Australia, 93.4% holding citizenship, and 97.2% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity forms the largest faith tradition, representing 50.6% of the population. Judaism shows a distinctive relative concentration, accounting for 0.2% locally versus 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental origins, the primary ancestries reported by residents are Australian at 34.2%, English at 33.3%, and Scottish at 8.5%. Variations in other background representations include Australian Aboriginal residents at 4.3% (against 4.6% across the region), Samoan ancestry at 0.2% (versus 0.1%), and Macedonian heritage at 0.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Wallsend is 36. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic figures updated to August 2026 show the suburb of West Wallsend maintains a younger profile than the regional average, with 29.9% of residents in the 25 - 44 bracket compared to 23.5% across Regional NSW, while the 45 - 64 cohort comprises 19.5% versus 23.8% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 36, identical to the 2021 Census and 7 years below the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 from that same Census. Seniors aged 65+ have increased their share from 18.5% at the Census to an estimated 20.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, the 25 - 44 demographic is projected to drive local gains, expanding by 270 residents (30%) to reach 1,179.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Wallsend
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,981 at the 2021 Census → 3,039 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL14270). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.