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Population
Wyee lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Wyee statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,558. This reflects a growth of 649 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,909. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 3,373 as of June 2024 and an additional 346 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 71 persons per square kilometer. Wyee's growth rate of 22.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's 5.7%. The primary driver of this growth was interstate migration, contributing approximately 90.0% of overall population gains.
AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth for Wyee, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australian non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 1,664 persons, reflecting an increase of 39.0% over the 17 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Wyee among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wyee recorded around 66 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 332 homes were approved, with an additional 40 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.5 new residents arrived per new home over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, and an average construction value of $373,000 for new properties.
This financial year, $8.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Wyee's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Wyee has 151.0% more new home approvals per person, offering ample choice for buyers and indicating robust developer interest. Recent construction comprises 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 42 people per dwelling approval, Wyee exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate Wyee will gain 1,388 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.
Population forecasts indicate Wyee will gain 1,388 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Wyee has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure and major projects. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Wyee Local Centre Rezoning, Wyee Residential Development at 1377 Hue Hue Road Radcliffe Wyee, and The Rise at Wyee. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.
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Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre Expansion
The expansion of the existing Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre (also known as Lake Munmorah Marketplace) involves the delivery of additional specialty retail space, increased parking capacity, and improved site access. Positioned on a prominent corner of the Pacific Highway, the project supports significant residential growth in the Greater Lake Munmorah and Northern Lakes area, including the nearby Lakes Ridge master-planned estate. The existing centre is anchored by a Woolworths supermarket and a petrol station, with the expansion adding more specialty tenancies to serve the local and tourist populations.
Wyee Local Centre Rezoning
The planning proposal (RZ/4/2024) to rezone 1.42 hectares of land from RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to E1 Local Centre was approved by Lake Macquarie City Council on 10 February 2025 and finalised in April 2025. The rezoning facilitates the expansion of the Wyee local centre, allowing for a full-line supermarket, specialty retail, food and drink venues, medical facilities, and a childcare centre. The project aims to provide essential services to the growing Wyee population and is estimated to generate up to 285 new jobs.
Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre, Morisset
A landmark large format retail (LFR) development spanning 9 hectares with 30,000sqm of gross lettable area. Strategically located near the M1 Motorway, it features major national tenants including Aldi, Hungry Jacks, Oporto, Starbucks, Pet Quarters, and Repco. The precinct serves as a vital service hub for the growing Lake Macquarie region, incorporating over 700 car spaces and community facilities such as a medical centre and childcare.
Morisset Place Strategy
A long-term strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to guide the future development and growth of Morisset as a regionally significant growth area. It includes a vision for the types, scale, and locations of development and services, supported by various studies (e.g., biodiversity, Aboriginal cultural heritage). A draft strategy is being prepared for public exhibition, which is expected to occur in 2026.
Colongra Sporting Complex
The Colongra Sporting Complex is a new sporting and recreation facility for the northern Central Coast, featuring two turfed sporting fields, three netball courts, a sporting amenities building with accessible toilets, a playspace, car parking, pathways, and an access road. It aims to provide opportunities for organized sports and family recreation, promoting physical and mental health benefits to the community.
Wyee Residential Development - 1377 Hue Hue Road
Residential development project in Wyee featuring new housing options and community infrastructure to support population growth in the area.
Radcliffe Wyee
A large-scale residential subdivision offering approximately 730 new homes and land lots (over 60% sold) with open spaces, parklands, wildlife corridors, and recreational areas in a serene township setting midway between Gosford and Newcastle. Construction is ongoing, with civil works for stages continuing.
The Rise at Wyee
A new boutique residential community consisting of 50 premium, DA approved home sites with lots ranging from 321sqm up to 1039sqm. Construction is expected to commence in 2025. It offers affordable land in a family-friendly atmosphere within a growth corridor experiencing significant investment. Released 1 and 2 are sold out.
Employment
Wyee ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance
Wyee's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector notably contributes to this balance with an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of September 2025.
Employment growth in the area was estimated at 4.2% over the past year. In comparison, Rest of NSW had an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Wyee's workforce participation rate is lower at 50.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries employing residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The area has a significant concentration in construction employment, with levels at 1.7 times the regional average. However, education & training has limited presence, with only 5.7% employment compared to the regional average of 9.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by the count of Census working population to local population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Wyee increased by 4.2%, while labour force increased by 4.5%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Conversely, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5% during this period. State-level data from November 2025 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wyee's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
The median taxpayer income in Wyee suburb is $46,301, with an average of $57,106. This data was sourced from the latest postcode level ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. In comparison, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $50,403 (median) and $62,166 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wyee fall between the 14th and 27th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 29.4% of Wyee's community earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 band (1,046 individuals), which aligns with the broader area at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wyee, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 25th percentile.
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Housing
Wyee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The dwelling structure in Wyee, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 78.0% houses and 22.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Non-Metro NSW had a higher proportion of houses at 89.7%, with only 10.2% being other dwellings. Home ownership in Wyee stood at 43.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.5%) or rented (15.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyee was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900 and the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Wyee was $360, lower than Non-Metro NSW's $380 and the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Wyee has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 74.2% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 30.2% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.8%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Wyee faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 10.6%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (34.9%). A total of 22.6% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 7.7% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.
A substantial 22.6% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.7% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Wyee has 44 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,126 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically residing 270 meters away from the nearest stop.
On average, there are 160 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Wyee is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Wyee faces significant health challenges, affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately half of Wyee's total population (~1,763 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.7% across the Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.7% of residents) and mental health issues (9.7%).
Conversely, 55.6% of Wyee's residents report no medical ailments, compared to 60.3% in the Rest of NSW. Among Wyee's population, 22.6% are aged 65 and over (804 people). The health outcomes for seniors largely align with those of the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Wyee is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Wyee's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.7% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Wyee, comprising 59.3% of people, compared to 54.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.2%), English (32.8%), and Irish (7.5%).
Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.4%. Lebanese also had a higher representation at 0.6% versus 0.1%, while Australian Aboriginal was slightly lower at 4.0% compared to 4.5% regionally.
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Age
Wyee hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Wyee's median age was 48 years, significantly older than Rest of NSW's 43 and Australia's 38. Among Wyee's population, those aged 15-24 were prominent (13.0%), while the 65-74 group was smaller (10.9%) compared to Rest of NSW. Post-Census data from 2021 showed a decrease in median age by 1.5 years to 48. Notable shifts included growth in the 5-14 age group from 9.9% to 12.0%, and increase in the 35-44 cohort from 10.2% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 75-84 cohort declined from 10.8% to 7.8%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 13.3% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for Wyee in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 cohort (53%), adding 227 residents to reach 654.