Moving to Wingham NSW 2429
What the official numbers say about living in Wingham — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $306 a week, against a median household income of $1,105 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wingham grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,313 → 5,395 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, German, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wingham scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Wingham, 300 m east.
Nearest airport: Taree Airport, 14 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 247 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 7 parks — see them all on the Wingham profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Josephs Primary School 1.1 km · Wingham Brush Public School 1.2 km · Wingham Public School 1.4 km · Wingham High School 1.7 km · Top Farm 1.8 km
Groceries: Coles 650 m
Parks and reserves: Prince Street Reserve 150 m · Wingham Constructed Wetlands 850 m · Central Park 1 km · Apex Park 1.1 km · Memorial Park 1.1 km · Chrissy Gollan Park 1.2 km · Jacaranda Avenue Reserve 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wingham, most often seen first: Australian Brush-turkey · Australian Magpie · Laughing Kookaburra · Rainbow Lorikeet · Lewin's Honeyeater · Eastern Yellow Robin.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wingham, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingham here | 5,395 | — | 1/10 | 35% |
| Tinonee | 1,202 | — | 3/10 | 43% |
| Taree | 16,715 | — | 1/10 | 29% |
| Cundletown | 2,050 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| Nabiac | 1,294 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Tallwoods Village | 993 | — | 7/10 | 25% |
| Old Bar | 5,126 | — | 3/10 | 50% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mid-Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyne — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2429 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wingham profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $306 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,313 people to 5,395. It sits about 247 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Wingham station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Mid-Coast council, and the federal seat is Lyne.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Tinonee · Taree · Cundletown · Nabiac · Tallwoods Village · Old Bar.
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