Wyong Creek, NSW 2259 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wyong Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2259, home to 476 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
- 476
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,360 /week
- Median personal income
- $878 /week
- Median family income
- $2,536 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,275
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Wyong Creek Public School
- Jilliby Public School
- Central Mangrove Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Yarramalong Rd At Boyds Lane
- Yarramalong Rd Opp Boyds Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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
Fixed Wireless serves 65.9% of the 132 resolvable premises in Wyong Creek. 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: 65.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 34.1%
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 Wyong Creek?
Wyong Creek (NSW 2259) had 476 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Wyong Creek?
The median advertised rent in Wyong Creek is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wyong Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wyong Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wyong Creek Public School (3.9 km), Jilliby Public School (6.6 km), Central Mangrove Public School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wyong Creek?
Wyong Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (65.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wyong Creek?
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 Wyong Creek?
In Wyong Creek, 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 Wyong Creek?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wyong Creek centroid. 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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