Wickham
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Wickham, NSW 2293.
About Wickham
Welcome to Wickham
Wickham sits just west of Newcastle's CBD, a compact inner-city suburb that has transformed from an industrial and rail hub into one of the Hunter region's most talked-about urban renewal stories. Wedged between Newcastle West, Hamilton and Hamilton South, with Islington and Hamilton East not far off, it's close enough to the harbour, the beaches and the city centre to feel like an extension of downtown Newcastle rather than a separate town.
With a population of just 1,637 and a median age of 32, Wickham has become a magnet for young professionals, downsizers and investors drawn to its apartment-heavy streetscape, light rail access and walkable position between the CBD and the leafy charm of Hamilton. It's a suburb built for people who want low-maintenance living without giving up proximity to everything Newcastle offers.
Lifestyle & dining
Wickham's own café and small-bar scene has grown steadily around its converted warehouses and new apartment ground floors, but its real drawcard is what's on the doorstep. Hamilton's Beaumont Street, one of the Hunter's best-known dining and entertainment strips, is an easy stroll away, while Newcastle West and the CBD proper bring the harbourside restaurants, bars and Newcastle Museum within easy reach. It's a lifestyle suited to people who'd rather walk or ride to dinner than drive.
Getting around
Transport is arguably Wickham's biggest selling point. Wickham Interchange connects Newcastle's light rail line with regional and intercity trains, making it a genuine multi-modal hub rather than just a stop along the way. From here it's a short light rail hop into the Newcastle CBD and the harbour foreshore, while road connections run easily through to Hamilton, Islington and the broader inner west. For a suburb this size, the transport infrastructure punches well above its weight.
Housing & architecture
The dwelling mix tells the Wickham story clearly: 82% of current listings are apartments or units, with houses making up just 9%, townhouses 6% and land 3%. This is very much a vertical suburb, shaped by the redevelopment of former rail yards and industrial sites into contemporary apartment buildings, many of them low- to mid-rise with an emphasis on design and proximity to transport rather than backyards. Buyers after a freestanding home with land will find far more options in neighbouring Hamilton or Hamilton South, but those after low-maintenance inner-city living will find Wickham hard to beat.
The property market
The median unit and apartment price in Wickham currently sits at $890k, reflecting strong demand for well-located, newer-build stock close to the interchange and the CBD. Given apartments dominate the market here, this figure is a fair proxy for the suburb overall, and it places Wickham firmly in the premium bracket for Hunter region apartment living, a reflection of its transport links, walkability and the broader renewal of the precinct over the past decade. Investors and owner-occupiers alike have been drawn to the area's transformation, though the limited supply of houses and townhouses means competition for anything with land tends to be sharp.
Parks & recreation
While Wickham itself is tightly built, green space and recreation are close at hand. Foreshore parkland and walking paths along the harbour are within easy reach toward the CBD, and the suburb's flat, compact layout makes it easy to cycle or walk to nearby Hamilton Park and the sporting fields that serve the wider Hamilton and Islington area. It's not a suburb defined by backyard space, but outdoor life is never far away.
Market snapshot
Wickham property market
Median sale price
$890k
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
4.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$730k
Median
$890k
Premium
$1.25m
Days on market
42
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
41
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth +4.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Wickham by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Wickham, NSW 2293.
Population
1,637
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$1,902
median, per week
Median rent
$470
per week
Median mortgage
$2,024
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Wickham
$885k
1306/11 Dangar Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
52 Bishopsgate Street
Sold ~July 2026
$730k
301/9 Station Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
1111/11 Dangar Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
96 Linwood Street
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
104/29 Throsby Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
1302/15 Wickham Street
Sold ~June 2026
$775k
704/15 Wickham Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Wickham suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Wickham?
The median unit price in Wickham, NSW is $890k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.8%.
How much is rent in Wickham?
The median weekly rent in Wickham is around $750 per week.
Is Wickham a good place to live?
Wickham is an inner suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. Wickham is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,637.
What is the population of Wickham?
Wickham has a population of 1,637 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
How long do homes take to sell in Wickham?
Properties in Wickham take around 42 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Wickham?
Entry-level properties in Wickham start around $730k, while premium homes reach $1.25m.
What suburbs are near Wickham?
Suburbs near Wickham include Islington, Hamilton East, Hamilton South, Newcastle West and Hamilton.
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