Wakefield, NSW 2278 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wakefield is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2278, home to 144 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area and roughly 110 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 144
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,281 /week
- Median personal income
- $928 /week
- Median family income
- $2,250 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $353 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Barnsley Public School
- Edgeworth Heights Public School
- West Wallsend High School
- Edgeworth Public School
- West Wallsend Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops
- Northville Dr Opp Highcross St
- Northville Dr After Highcross St
- Barnsley Public School, Cliffbrook St
- Northville Dr Opp Government Rd
- Northville Dr After Government Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 28.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.3% of the 27 resolvable premises in Wakefield. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Node: 3.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 126 across postcode 2278 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 violent offences, 24 property damage, 23 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wakefield?
Wakefield (NSW 2278) had 144 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Wakefield?
The median advertised rent in Wakefield is $353/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wakefield?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wakefield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Barnsley Public School (0.4 km), Edgeworth Heights Public School (2 km), West Wallsend High School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wakefield?
Wakefield is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wakefield?
Across postcode 2278, 126 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (38), property damage (24), theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Wakefield?
In Wakefield, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (28.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wakefield?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wakefield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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