Wallsend is the hub of western Newcastle offering both commercial and residential spaces. Wallsend has dwellings that are mostly separate houses or townhouses.
The area is home to Wallsend Park, Invermore Close Reserve, Federal Park, Wallsend Brickworks Park and some smaller reserves. These provide picnic areas as well as children’s equipment. A small cycle way runs near the commercial centre and squash and swimming facility are available.
Wallsend has many school and child care facilities available to those who live in the area. Wallsend District Library is one of Newcastle’s largest in Newcastle.
Wallsend has a medium frequency transport system with buses into the CBD and to surrounding suburbs. The area has high accessibility to the freeway and large roads linking to the city.
Wallsend has a large commercial district offering mixed businesses, supermarkets, takeaway outlets, banks and facilities such as the RTA. The area extends from Wallsend Plaza to the shops along Cowper and Nelson Streets.