NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Wingham, 2429
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wingham is a regional centre in Mid-Coast that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 5,395
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,105
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 123 of 2,252
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,371
- Employment rate
- 44.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 218 / 93 / 61
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 32
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 249
- Against the person
- 97
- Against property
- 79
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order42
- Breach Bail Conditions34
- Domestic Violence Related Assault53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property40
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 933
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Wingham Brush Public SchoolPrimary
- Wingham High SchoolSecondary
- Wingham Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
393 public transport stops in this suburb
- Flett St At Wyoming St
- Murray Rd Opp The Cedars Dr
- Queen St Opp Marlee St
- The Cedars Dr At Marchfield Rd
- Wingham Hospital, Bungay Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Exercise caution. Check signage. Use diversions. Roundabout is closed. Motorists will be directed to make a U-tun. Estimated completion October 2026 (weather permitting).Isabella St, Primrose St30 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
245 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 SUMMERLAND CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units76 COMBINED STREET WINGHAM 2429Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 MACHIN PARADE WINGHAM 2429On Exhibition
- Subdivision58-64 SKYLINE DRIVE WINGHAM 2429On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure56 LAMBERT STREET WINGHAM 2429Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 KILLAWARRA STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision27 MOUNTVIEW AVENUE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure125-127 RICHARDSON STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care15 FOTHERINGHAM STREET WINGHAM 2429Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support17 wyoming street wingham 2429Determined
- Subdivision21 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Demolition; Shed16 HELMICH CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport1-3 MARLEE STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport20 BELBOURIE STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 VISTA DRIVE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure151 MARCHFIELD ROAD WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 MYAH CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 SPOTTED GUM CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 SUMMERLAND CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 ALLAN STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage4 ISABELLA STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 BELBOURIE STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool27 ELLENORA CIRCUIT WINGHAM 2429Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support17 wyoming street wingham 2429Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Take away food and drink99A ISABELLA STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 SKINNER STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces262 WALLABY JOE ROAD WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure45 FARQUHAR STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 HELMICH CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Withdrawn
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)41 ISABELLA STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 MOUNTVIEW AVENUE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 VISTA DRIVE WINGHAM 2429Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 SPOTTED GUM CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation125-127 Richardson Street WINGHAM NEW SOUTH WALESDetermined
July 2025
- Subdivision32 MOON STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport9 APANIE CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 SKINNER STREET WINGHAM 2429Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)311 COMBOYNE ROAD WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool17 HELMICH CLOSE WINGHAM 2429Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure45 FARQUHAR STREET WINGHAM 2429Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Allan St after Killawarra StBus stop
- Allan St before Killawarra StBus stop
- Belbourie St opp Wyoming StBus stop
- Bulga Rd at Cedars DrBus stop
- Campbell St and Murray RdBus stop
- Campbell St at Bell ClBus stop
- Campbell St at Country Club DrBus stop
- Campbell St at Tyrone StBus stop
- Campbell St opp Tyrone StBus stop
- Country Club Dr and Campbell StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Central ParkPark
- Chrissy Gollan ParkPark
- Jacaranda Avenue ReservePark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Prince Street ReservePark
- Wingham Brush Nature ReserveNature reserve
- Wingham Constructed WetlandsPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- On site
- Amcalpharmacy
- Clinicclinic
- Coopers Pharmacy Winghampharmacy
- Laverty Pathologysample_collection
- Smile Craft Dentaldentist
- Wingham Community HospitalBungay Roadhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Wingham Memorial Town Hall52 Farquhar Street, WinghamSHR
- Wingham Post OfficeWynter Street, WinghamSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- The Cubbyhousechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 55.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1288th in Australia
- State rank
- 420th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #24 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #75 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Allan St after Killawarra Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Allan St before Killawarra Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Belbourie St opp Wyoming Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Bulga Rd at Cedars Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Campbell St and Murray Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Campbell St at Bell Clamenitiesbus_stop
- Campbell St at Country Club Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Campbell St at Tyrone Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Campbell St opp Tyrone Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Country Club Dr and Campbell Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.