Moving to Wickham NSW 2293
What the official numbers say about living in Wickham — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $470 a week, against a median household income of $1,902 a week.
About 43% of homes are owner-occupied and 56% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Wickham grew 80% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (908 → 1,637 people).
Around 49% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Portuguese, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wickham sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (56% of workers), while 31% work from home.
Nearest train station: Newcastle Interchange, 350 m south.
Nearest light rail stop: Honeysuckle, 950 m south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Newcastle Interchange, 350 m south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Muloobinba / Queens Wharf, 2.1 km east.
Nearest airport: Newcastle Airport, 14.8 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 117 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 49 schools · 188 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 56 parks · 8 beaches — see them all on the Wickham profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Francis Xaviers College 700 m · Carrington Public School 1.1 km · Newcastle High School 1.2 km · Cooks Hill Campus 1.2 km · ATWEA College 1.3 km · Hamilton Public School 1.4 km · Hamilton South Public School 1.5 km · Tighes Hill Public School 1.6 km
Groceries: AKK Dansy Asian Grocery 800 m · Coles 850 m · Hamilton IGA 1 km · Woolworths 1 km · ALDI 1.2 km · Aldi 1.3 km · Civic Grocer 1.5 km · Harris Farm Markets 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Tree of Knowledge Park 250 m · Wickham Park 500 m · Birdwood Park 650 m · Pat Jordan Oval 650 m · Cowper Street Reserve 650 m · Cue Park 750 m · Connolly Park 750 m · LIttle Birdwood Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wickham, most often seen first: Common Myna · Australian Magpie · Australian Pelican · Crested Tern · Rock Dove · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wickham, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham here | 1,637 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Newcastle West | 1,453 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| Hamilton East | 997 | — | 10/10 | 4% |
| Maryville | 1,671 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Carrington | 2,061 | — | 8/10 | 4% |
| Islington | 2,026 | — | 8/10 | 8% |
| Hamilton | 4,614 | — | 8/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Newcastle — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Newcastle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2293 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wickham profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $470 a week, and about 56% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 80% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 908 people to 1,637. It sits about 117 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Newcastle Interchange station is roughly 0.4 km away. Local government is Newcastle council, and the federal seat is Newcastle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wickham vs Newcastle West · Wickham vs Maryville.
Nearby guides: Newcastle West · Hamilton East · Maryville · Carrington · Islington · Hamilton.
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