Wyee, NSW 2259 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wyee is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2259, home to 2,909 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,909
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,384 /week
- Median personal income
- $623 /week
- Median family income
- $1,725 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Wyee Public School
- Blue Haven Public School
- Northlakes Public School
- Northlakes High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 20 bus stops
- Wyee Station, Platform 2
- Wyee Station, Platform 1
- Wyee Rd Opp Wyee Station
- Wyee Rd Opp Murrawal Rd
- Wyee Station, Wyee Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 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, 63.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.3% of the 1,550 resolvable premises in Wyee. 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: 47.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 20.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,851 across postcode 2259 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,487 violent offences, 1,178 theft, 599 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wyee?
Wyee (NSW 2259) had 2,909 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Wyee?
The median advertised rent in Wyee is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wyee?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Wyee covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wyee Public School (0.8 km), Blue Haven Public School (3.8 km), Northlakes Public School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wyee?
Wyee is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wyee?
Across postcode 2259, 4,851 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,487), theft (1,178), property damage (599). 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 Wyee?
In Wyee, 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 (63.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wyee?
22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wyee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 train stops, 11 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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