Wickham (NSW)
NSWWickham (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 1,637 residents.
- SAL code
- 14302
- SA2
- 111031235
- Population
- 1,637
- LGA
- Newcastle
Wickham (NSW), NSW had 1,637 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 16.3% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 32. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,024 a month. Around 43.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 56.9%. Most dwellings are townhouses or semi-detached homes, making up 44.4% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?1,637
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+16.3%
3yr: +9.1% · 10yr: +24.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,902/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
32
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?7/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.8%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?2
1 long day
Parks & green space
?3
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?15
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?92
Newcastle · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Wickham (NSW) suburb alone is ~1,637 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,361 to 10,395 over 24 years, averaging 2.1% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Tighes Hill PS97.8%
- Islington PS 2.0%
- Hamilton SPS 0.2%
Secondary
Callaghan Jesmond99.8%
- Callaghan Waratah Tech 99.8%
- Newcastle HS 0.2%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 2.0%Mostly townhouses (44.4%), rental-heavy (56.9% renting), built for families (47% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MU1 | ZoneBusiness | 40.8% | 0.30 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 20.6% | 0.15 km² |
| E4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 15.2% | 0.11 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 11.3% | 0.08 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 7.8% | 0.06 km² |
| E2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 2.8% | 0.02 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 1.2% | 8,783 m² |
| W2 | ZoneWaterway | 0.3% | 1,965 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.