Wallsend NSW 2287 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Wallsend is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2287). The median sale price is $860k (+144% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $650/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.9%. It has a population of about 13,244 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $613,500 |
| 2022 | $682,500 |
| 2023 | $670,000 |
| 2024 | $725,000 |
| 2025 | $781,000 |
| 2026 | $860,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $335 |
| 2-bedroom | $570 |
| 3-bedroom | $693 |
| 4+ bed | $785 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (72% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 13,244
- Median age: 39
- Median weekly household income: $1,401
- Average household size: 2.3
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 943 · 27th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 954 · 38th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Wallsend
- Callaghan College Wallsend Campus · Secondary School
- Wallsend Public School · Primary School
- Plattsburg Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Cardiff Station (train), about 4.5 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Wallsend?
The median sale price in Wallsend NSW 2287 is $860,000, up 144% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Wallsend?
The median weekly rent in Wallsend (postcode 2287) is $650 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Wallsend?
The estimated gross rental yield in Wallsend is about 3.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Wallsend?
Schools located in Wallsend include Callaghan College Wallsend Campus, Wallsend Public School, Plattsburg Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Cameron Park 2285
- Edgeworth 2285
- Fletcher 2287
- Minmi 2287
- Birmingham Gardens 2287
- Jesmond 2299
- Lambton 2299
- New Lambton Heights 2305
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.