Wallsend (NSW)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS data updates for the region, along with residential addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Wallsend has a population estimated to be approximately 14,084 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 840 people (6.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,244 residents. The calculation is derived from a resident population count of 14,033, calculated by Districts after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and integrating an extra 203 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population corresponds to a density of 1,259 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations evaluated by Districts. The 6.3% population expansion rate of the suburb of Wallsend since the 2021 census was greater than that of the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly of the total population gains in recent times.

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Wallsend has a workforce characterised by solid skills, particularly in core services, with an unemployment rate of 7.1% based on Districts compilations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 6,893 employed local residents, while the jobless rate is 3.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and the labor participation rate is close to the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census data reveals a moderate 21.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.

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The suburb of Wallsend's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The suburb of Wallsend's median income among taxpayers is $52,140 and the average income stands at $61,506, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,521 (median) and $67,853 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Wallsend, between the 28th and 28th percentiles. Income analysis reveals 31.8% of the population (4,478 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the metropolitan region where occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only of income remaining, ranking at the th percentile.

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Residential property types in Wallsend, based on the latest Census, consisted of 77.8% standalone houses and 22.2% other residential structures such as townhouses and units, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. The level of home ownership in Wallsend is below the Regional NSW average, standing at 30.5%, with remaining homes occupied by mortgage holders (31.4%) or tenants (38.0%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders matches the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost is $375, compared to regional averages of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, mortgage costs in Wallsend are below the Australian median of $1,863, while rent costs align with the national median of $375.

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Families make up 63.2% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 24.0%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parents with children at 13.2%. The remaining 36.8% are non-family households, which include single person households at 31.1% and group living situations at 5.5%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.3, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment in the area shows room for development, as university graduation levels (22.1%) fall significantly short of the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted academic initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, specifically advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (27.5%).

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Public transit statistics show 136 transport stops operating in Wallsend, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 86 separate routes, providing a combined total of 2,488 passenger services each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with residents living an average of 138 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the main travel method at 93%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. About 21.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Wallsend faces prominent public health challenges, as indicated by Districts studies on mortality and chronic illness rates, which affect both younger and older residents, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 51% of the population, representing about 7,222 individuals.

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Cultural diversity in Wallsend is below the average, with citizens representing 88.1% of the community, 84.3% of residents born in Australia, and 87.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.4% of Wallsend residents. The most significant religious variance is Islam, which accounts for 2.9% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.

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Wallsend has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43 and identical to the national average of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.4% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 to 74 bracket is less common at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 grew from 15.8% to 18.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 11.9% to 13.0%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 age group fell from 9.9% to 8.5%, and the 55 to group decreased from to . Demographic forecasts indicate that the local age profile will shift considerably by led by a increase in the to age group (adding residents) to grow from to . Conversely, the to and to age cohorts are projected to experience population decreases.

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Wallsend currently has an estimated 816 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 485 children aged 0-2 and 323 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 980 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,153. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 11.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.