Wingham, NSW 2429 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wingham is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2429, home to 5,395 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 254 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,395
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,105 /week
- Median personal income
- $577 /week
- Median family income
- $1,377 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $306 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,371
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Wingham Brush Public School
- Wingham High School
- Wingham Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 73 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 139 bus stops
- Mortimer St At Killawarra St
- Mortimer St At Marlee St
- Marlee St At Mortimer St
- Marlee St At McKinlay Lane
- Wingham Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 20 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 86.9% of the 2,839 resolvable premises in Wingham. 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: 86.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 364 across postcode 2429 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 141 violent offences, 59 property damage, 51 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wingham?
Wingham (NSW 2429) had 5,395 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Wingham?
The median advertised rent in Wingham is $306/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wingham?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wingham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wingham Brush Public School (1 km), Wingham High School (1.4 km), Wingham Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wingham?
Wingham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (86.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wingham?
Across postcode 2429, 364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (141), property damage (59), theft (51). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Wingham?
140 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wingham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 73 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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