Way Way, NSW 2447 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Way Way is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2447, home to 265 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 374 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $491 /week
- Median family income
- $1,437 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Nambucca Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Scotts Head Public School
- Stuarts Point Public School
- Macksville High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 62.2% of the 119 resolvable premises in Way Way. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 10.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 62.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 26.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 535 across postcode 2447 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 18% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 123 violent offences, 104 theft, 78 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Way Way?
Way Way (NSW 2447) had 265 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Nambucca Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Way Way?
The median advertised rent in Way Way is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Way Way?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Way Way covering government sectors. Nearest include: Scotts Head Public School (5 km), Stuarts Point Public School (6.2 km), Macksville High School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Way Way?
Way Way is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (62.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Way Way?
Across postcode 2447, 535 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (123), theft (104), vehicle theft (78). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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