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Wallsend 2287 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Wallsend (2287)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Newcastle suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Wallsend?

Can I afford Wallsend?

Rental market in Wallsend

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
Dec 22: $440 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $465 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $460 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $470 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $480 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $460 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $500 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Dec 24: $530 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $570 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $550 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $550 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Adamstown2289
$565▲$15
7.4 km away
Mayfield2304
$525▼$25
8.1 km away
Warners Bay2282
$640▲$90
9.5 km away
Hamilton2303
$470▼$80
9.7 km away
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.

Lifestyle

Wallsend Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

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Change

How might Wallsend change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Wallsend change?

Investor activity in Wallsend

2287 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2287?
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.

Explore Wallsend in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Wallsend 2287: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Newcastle suburb index to compare nearby options.