Wyee Point
Wyee Point stands out for its 98.7% separate-house share and 69.7% concentration of four-bedroom-plus homes, creating a low-rise, family-oriented housing profile across 3.67 sq km. Its 1,171 residents have a median age of 43, which is 3 years above the national figure, while household income sits at the 59.4th percentile. Compared with nearby Wyee and Mannering Park, the suburb reads as a settled mortgage-belt pocket: 47.7% of households carry a mortgage and 79.7% of residents stayed at the same address. Larger homes and stable occupancy support family demand, although car dependence shapes daily convenience.
Local council: Lake Macquarie
Population
1,171
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,692/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
For buyers, Wyee Point is geared toward detached-house ownership rather than compact or rental stock: 98.7% of dwellings are separate houses, 69.7% have four or more bedrooms and only 13.8% are rented. The typical mortgage commitment is $2,167 a month against household income of $1,692 a week, with mortgage costs at 29.6% of income. Compared with the 37.5% owned outright, the 47.7% mortgaged share signals an active owner-occupier market. The 4.1% vacancy rate may help buyers who need flexibility, while larger homes can mean higher maintenance and insurance costs.
For Buyers
For buyers, Wyee Point is geared toward detached-house ownership rather than compact or rental stock: 98.7% of dwellings are separate houses, 69.7% have four or more bedrooms and only 13.8% are rented. The typical mortgage commitment is $2,167 a month against household income of $1,692 a week, with mortgage costs at 29.6% of income. Compared with the 37.5% owned outright, the 47.7% mortgaged share signals an active owner-occupier market. The 4.1% vacancy rate may help buyers who need flexibility, while larger homes can mean higher maintenance and insurance costs.
For Investors
Investor appeal is strongest in the established-house segment, where 98.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 13.8% of households rent. Weekly rent is $445 and vacancy is 4.1%, so tenant demand should be tested against the property's condition, access and lease history rather than assumed from the suburb alone. Seven development applications in 12 months point to ongoing small-scale improvement, not a major new apartment pipeline. Compared with the 47.7% mortgage share and 37.5% outright ownership, the smaller rental base may limit investor depth but also reflects a stable owner-occupier setting. Construction and healthcare account for 13.1% and 20.1% of local jobs, supporting practical employment links.
Development Activity
Total DAs
48
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-22.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
At 43, Wyee Point's median age is 3 years above the national figure, and its average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national. That combination aligns with 44.9% of families being couples with children and 37.4% couples without children, while one-parent families account for 14.5%. English ancestry is the largest recorded category at 523 people, followed by Scottish at 103 and Irish at 100. Christianity counts 608 people compared with 472 reporting no religion. Overseas-born residents make up 13.2%, 8.4 percentage points below national, and university attainment is 15.0%, 15.1 points below national. Compared with the 20.3% turnover rate, the 79.7% same-address share suggests strong residential continuity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.7%
Houses
1.3%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Wyee Point is overwhelmingly detached and spacious: 98.7% separate houses, 69.7% four-plus bedrooms, 24.2% three-bedroom homes and 4.8% two-bedroom homes. Tenure is split between 37.5% owned outright, 47.7% mortgaged and 13.8% rented, so leveraged owner-occupiers are more common than outright owners by 10.2 percentage points. Mortgage costs average $2,167 monthly, equal to 29.6% of household income, while rent is $445 weekly and rent-to-income is 26.3%. Compared with compact apartment markets, this stock requires buyers to price land, upkeep and travel time alongside the dwelling itself.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $445.
$675
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $700 · units $480
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$739
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.1%
Unoccupied
17
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.9%
Couples with children
37.4%
Couples, no children
14.5%
Single parent
345
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Wyee Point's largest listed employment industry at 20.1% and 63 workers, ahead of construction at 13.1% and 41, education at 8.3% and 26, public administration at 7.6% and 24, and manufacturing at 7.3% and 23. The occupation mix is led by trades at 106, professionals at 78, clerical and administrative workers at 72, managers at 70, and community and personal service workers at 68. With a labour force of 598, participation at 62.2%, unemployment at 5.0% and full-time work at 53.5%, the economy combines essential services with trade-based employment. Healthcare's share is higher than each other listed industry, reducing reliance on any single construction or manufacturing cycle.
Unemployment
5.0%
Labour Force
598
Unemployed
30
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.5%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
62.2%
Employed
568
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.0%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
13.2%
Dwellings
392
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical but strongly car-oriented. Some 70.9% of residents drive to work, compared with only 0.9% who walk or cycle, while 23.0% work from home; this makes home office space valuable but increases the importance of vehicle access for jobs, shopping and services. Wyee Point covers 3.67 sq km, with 1,171 residents and density of 319.4 people per sq km, giving it a lower-intensity feel than a compact apartment district. The 11.3% volunteering rate and 6.4% needing assistance point to community participation alongside a measurable support need. Families should check exact transport and service access from each address because the car-led pattern can make short map distances less convenient than they appear.
Drive
70.9%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
23.0%
Growth Outlook
Growth in Wyee Point appears incremental and household-led rather than driven by a large redevelopment wave. Seven development applications were lodged in 12 months, while 98.7% of homes remain separate houses and 69.7% contain four or more bedrooms, limiting the visual scale of change. Residential stability is high: 79.7% stayed at the same address and turnover was 20.3%, so demand is more likely to evolve through resale, renovation and family formation than rapid apartment churn. Compared with a high-turnover growth corridor, this points to slower neighbourhood change, although the 23.0% working-from-home rate may support ongoing demand for larger homes. Wyee and Mannering Park provide useful local comparisons for judging whether new activity is suburb-specific or regional.
Population trend: Lake Macquarie council area
Wyee Point sits in the Lake Macquarie council area. These are the council area's residents, not Wyee Point's.
Residents 2025
224,540
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wyee Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyee Point a good suburb to live in?
Wyee Point can suit households wanting detached housing and a settled setting. The suburb has 1,171 residents, a median age of 43 and 98.7% separate houses. Car dependence is significant, with 70.9% driving to work and 0.9% walking or cycling, so liveability depends on how close the address is to daily services.
What is the median house price in Wyee Point?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales for Wyee Point. The housing profile is dominated by 98.7% separate houses, with 69.7% of homes containing four or more bedrooms, so a suburb-wide figure can hide differences in land size, condition and renovation level. Mortgage costs average $2,167 a month.
What schools are in Wyee Point?
School choices should be checked using the exact address and NSW enrolment zones. Wyee Point has 1,171 residents and a strongly car-based travel pattern, with 70.9% driving and 0.9% walking or cycling. Those figures mean daily school travel may depend more on road access and catchment boundaries than on straight-line distance.
Is Wyee Point safe?
A fair safety assessment should use current NSW Police information and inspect the specific street. Wyee Point is a small 3.67 sq km suburb with density of 319.4 people per sq km and 1,171 residents. Checking lighting, sightlines, parking activity and routes to services is sensible because lower density does not by itself guarantee lower or higher crime.
Is Wyee Point good for property investment?
Wyee Point may suit a patient investor targeting detached family housing rather than high-density stock. Separate houses account for 98.7%, rent is $445 a week, vacancy is 4.1% and only 13.8% of households rent. Seven development applications in 12 months suggest some improvement activity, while the 79.7% same-address rate points to a stable resident base.
How is Wyee Point's population changing?
Wyee Point has 1,171 residents and a median age of 43. Population change appears gradual: 79.7% stayed at the same address and turnover was 20.3%, while 7 development applications were recorded in 12 months. The 2.9-person average household size and 44.9% couples-with-children share suggest family formation and resale are more relevant drivers than rapid apartment-led churn.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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