Wickham, NSW 2293 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wickham is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2293, home to 1,637 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 117 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,637
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $1,902 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,135 /week
- Median family income
- $2,538 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $470 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,024
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Tighes Hill Public School
- Carrington Public School
- Islington Public School
- Hamilton Public School
- Newcastle High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 50 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 3 tram stops, 140 bus stops
- Albert St Opp Wickham Park
- Wickham Park, Albert St
- Albert St At Railway St
- Hamilton Station, Platform 1
- Newcastle Interchange Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 24 cafés
- 49 restaurants
- 34 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 17 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, 16.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.3% of the 1,675 resolvable premises in Wickham. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 47.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 371 across postcode 2293 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 107 theft, 79 vehicle theft, 54 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wickham?
Wickham (NSW 2293) had 1,637 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Wickham?
The median advertised rent in Wickham is $470/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wickham?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wickham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tighes Hill Public School (1.1 km), Carrington Public School (1.2 km), Islington Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wickham?
Wickham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wickham?
Across postcode 2293, 371 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (107), vehicle theft (79), violent (54). 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 Wickham?
In Wickham, 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 (16.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wickham?
148 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wickham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 50 bus stops, 4 train 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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