Wickham NSW 2293 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Wickham is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2293). The median sale price is $860k (+78% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $720/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.4%. It has a population of about 1,637 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $650,000 |
| 2022 | $822,500 |
| 2023 | $750,000 |
| 2024 | $715,000 |
| 2025 | $795,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $610 |
| 3-bedroom | $620 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (73% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 1,637
- Median age: 32
- Median weekly household income: $1,902
- Average household size: 1.9
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1075 · 92th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1100 · 94th 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).
Transport
Nearest station: Newcastle Interchange Station (train), about 0.6 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Wickham?
The median sale price in Wickham NSW 2293 is $860,000, up 78% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Wickham?
The median weekly rent in Wickham (postcode 2293) is $720 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Wickham?
The estimated gross rental yield in Wickham is about 4.4%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- Hamilton 2303
- Islington 2296
- Maryville 2293
- Newcastle 2300
- Newcastle West 2302
- Carrington 2294
- Hamilton East 2303
- Tighes Hill 2297
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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.