Wallalong, NSW 2320 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wallalong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2320, home to 1,049 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dungog local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,547 /week
- Median personal income
- $922 /week
- Median family income
- $2,728 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,184
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Hinton Public School
- Morpeth Public School
- Largs Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- McClymonts Swamp Rd At High St
- High St At McClymonts Swamp Rd
- High St At Morpeth St
- Scott St After Morpeth Views
- Bowethorne Park, Morpeth St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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
Fixed Wireless serves 98.9% of the 349 resolvable premises in Wallalong. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 98.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across postcode 2320 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 619 theft, 401 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wallalong?
Wallalong (NSW 2320) had 1,049 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Wallalong?
The median advertised rent in Wallalong is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wallalong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wallalong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hinton Public School (2 km), Morpeth Public School (3.5 km), Largs Public School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wallalong?
Wallalong is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wallalong?
Across postcode 2320, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (619), vehicle theft (401). 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 Wallalong?
In Wallalong, 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 Wallalong?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wallalong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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