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Wallingat

NSW 2423 • New South Wales

4
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
63.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Wallingat

Wallingat is a remote rural locality on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, situated within the Mid-Coast Council area west of Forster-Tuncurry. With a 2021 Census population of just four residents across over 63 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely settled localities in the region, consisting almost entirely of state forest and bushland. The locality is dominated by the Wallingat State Forest, a significant expanse of native forest and wetland habitat adjacent to the Wallis Lake estuary catchment. It lies within the federal electorate of Lyne, reflecting its position in the broader Manning-Great Lakes region.

Wallingat is not a residential suburb in the conventional sense but rather a bush locality of ecological and recreational significance. The state forest supports logging operations, and the area is used by four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, bushwalkers and anglers who access the lake and forest tracks. The nearby twin towns of Forster and Tuncurry provide all urban services, including shopping, schools, beaches and health facilities, and are accessible within approximately 30 to 40 minutes by road. The Wallingat locality forms part of the natural buffer zone that protects Wallis Lake, an important recreational and ecological waterway on the Mid-North Coast.

Wallingat falls under postcode 2423 and is governed by the Mid-Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Port Stephens electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2423
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Coast
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Stephens
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.36°, 152.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
63.24 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2423

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2423, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$32,979
Median 2023–24
$41,226
▲ 25.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,516

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2423; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
Nearest train at Taree (approx. 1 hr drive), then 3.5 hrs to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
3.5-4 hrs to Sydney CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
3-3.5 hrs to Sydney CBD

🛣️ Pacific Highway provides main road access; Forster is the nearest service centre

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote forested locality with no pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
4
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Coast Local Government Area, which contains Wallingat. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
286.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
215 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Non-DV assault
445.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
196.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Coast →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wallingat known for? +

Wallingat is known primarily for the Wallingat State Forest, a large expanse of native bushland and wetlands that forms part of the Wallis Lake catchment on the NSW Mid-North Coast.

Where is Wallingat located? +

Wallingat is located in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, west of Forster-Tuncurry on the Mid-North Coast.

What is the population of Wallingat? +

The 2021 Census recorded just four residents in Wallingat, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in the region.

What is the nearest town to Wallingat? +

Forster-Tuncurry is the nearest major town to Wallingat, approximately 30–40 minutes by road, and provides all essential services including shopping, schools and beaches.

Is Wallingat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wallingat is part of the Mid-Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.