Wakefield Demographics: Population, Age & Income Profile (NSW)

Wakefield in New South Wales reflects the broader demographic characteristics of the region. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census, the typical household in New South Wales has a median weekly income of around $1,468, with a median age of 38 years.

The ABS reports that 28.7% of households in New South Wales are couples with children, while 24.7% are couples without children. Lone person households account for 24.5% of households. This family composition data helps home buyers understand the neighbourhood character and amenity demand.

Home ownership rates in New South Wales show that 64.5% of households own their home (with or without a mortgage), while 31.5% rent. These tenure patterns affect property turnover rates, rental demand, and neighbourhood stability — all important factors for home buyers evaluating Wakefield.

Climate risk is an increasingly important factor for property buyers evaluating suburbs like Wakefield. Different demographic groups face different climate exposure profiles — families may prioritise heat safety near schools, while retirees may be more concerned about insurance costs in flood-prone areas. Get an address-level climate risk report for your Wakefield property to understand how climate projections may affect your investment.

Wakefield (postcode 2278) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (6.8% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.6% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (5.6% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Wakefield — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.