Median house price
$940k
+6.8% change
NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Wyee Point, 2259
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,348
Growth (1 yr)
+3.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+19.7%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,692/wk
Employment rate
59.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$940,000
Languages at home
3.3%non-English
Most common: Tagalog, Bengali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wyee Point is a quieter smaller community in Lake Macquarie Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The capital is not on the doorstep: Sydney is a proper journey, while nearby towns cover more day-to-day needs. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Versus similar metro suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because safety trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wyee Point snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$680/wk
Houses $700 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
1,348
+3.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#251
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
72nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
96th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 24.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6309th in Australia
- State rank
- 2037th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #251 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #869 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 472
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $940,000
- Median price change
- +6.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,348(June 2025)
+3.5% annual · +19.7% over 5 years · 96th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.5%
- 5-year growth
- +19.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +46
- Change in 5 years
- +222
- Growth rank in NSW
- 96th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,550), extrapolated at +2.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,171
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,692
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 410
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 59.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 387 / 5 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 133
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 98.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bath St After High St
- Bay St After Bath St
- Bay St Before Government Rd
- Government Rd Opp Railway St
- High St After Government Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 21/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.85
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(1)
- Wyee Point Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
51a Government Road, Wyee Point
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Wyee Point ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Moriseset Comunity Health Centre (4.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 54
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 40.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 LAKE STREET WYEE POINT 2259Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 SADDLERS WAY WYEE POINT 2259Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 LARAPINTA DRIVE WYEE POINT 2259Determined
2025· 5 proposals
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 RAILWAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Carport11 MULWALA DRIVE WYEE POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 RAILWAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 MULWALA DRIVE WYEE POINT 2259Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32A RAILWAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
2024· 8 proposals
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 LARAPINTA DRIVE WYEE POINT 2259Withdrawn
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)7A WHARF STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 LAKE STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp9 WHARF STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 BAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 BAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 BRIGADE STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 RAILWAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Garage, carport or carparking space4 HALWIN CLOSE WYEE POINT 2259Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure3 SADDLERS WAY WYEE POINT 2259Determined
August 2023
- Other9 WHARF STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
February 2023
- Shed21 LARAPINTA DRIVE WYEE POINT 2259Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development56 WYMEERA CIRCUIT WYEE POINT 2259Withdrawn
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Subdivision of land20 Bewick Street Wyee PointDetermined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development10 LAKE STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees22 BAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling34 BAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling34 BAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling62 GOVERNMENT ROAD WYEE POINT 2259Determined
June 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces8 WATANGA CRESCENT WYEE POINT 2259Determined
May 2022
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development35 BAY STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
March 2022
- Subdivision of land38 ASH STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
January 2022
- Shed12 BENAMBA STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Shed15 SADDLERS WAY WYEE POINT 2259Determined
March 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing4 BRIGADE STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
February 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces38 HIGH STREET WYEE POINT 2259Determined
- Subdivision of land44 GOVERNMENT ROAD WYEE POINT 2259Determined
January 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs27 MULWALA DRIVE WYEE POINT 2259Determined
2020· 1 proposal
September 2020
- Business premises44 GOVERNMENT ROAD WYEE POINT 2259Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
- Member of Parliament
- Dan REPACHOLI (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 132,184
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.8 km away).
Coalition 44.5%Labor 55.5%
4.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Wyee PointLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Bonnells BayLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- WyeeLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- MorissetLabor 61.2% · Coalition 38.8% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
- Morisset PeninsulaLabor 59.7% · Coalition 40.3% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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