Considering Wallsend? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Wallsend a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Wallsend (2287) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Wallsend suits buyers who prioritise space and a separate house over urban convenience. At a SEIFA decile of 3 out of 10, this is one of the more affordable pockets in the Newcastle LGA, which may appeal to buyers priced out of tighter markets. The 14 nearby transport stops suggest some commuter utility, and 15 childcare services within 5 km, most meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard, make it workable for young families.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 8th percentile, and the amenity count within 1.6 km is stark: zero supermarkets, zero cafes, zero medical services, zero gyms. You will need a car for almost everything daily. More seriously, 62.7% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. Combined with a composite Stickybeak grade of D+ and two grades marked insufficient, this suburb has real structural shortcomings that buyers should not talk themselves out of.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you consider, given that 62.7% of the postcode is bushfire-prone. Insurance premiums and building requirements can vary significantly by BAL rating. - Confirm the exact distance to your nearest supermarket and GP, as the data shows none within 1.6 km. Factor realistic travel time and cost into your weekly budget. - Review the single secondary school's ICSEA score of 992 against your expectations if you have older children approaching high school age.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Wallsend?
BOCSAR · WALLSEND 2287
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K10,11012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+26%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Newcastle
Within LGA: Newcastle
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT60%537 reports
ASSAULT23%204 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY17%149 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED55%
NON-DOMESTIC45%
Across 202 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$550per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2287
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2287. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Wallsend is the primary suburb with postcode 2287 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Wallsend is the main locality.
Which local government area is Wallsend in?
Wallsend (2287) is located in the Newcastle local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Wallsend?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Wallsend (2287) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Wallsend flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Wallsend. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Wallsend?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Wallsend (2287), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Wallsend (2287) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Wallsend (2287). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Wallsend changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Wallsend (2287) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
