Balcolyn
NSW 2264 · Lake Macquarie
1,002 (2021) → 1,061 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Balcolyn is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2264, about 92km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $923K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 56/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Balcolyn has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2264 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.79%), New Zealand (1.7%), Philippines (0.9%), Netherlands (0.8%), Chile (0.4%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.8%), Mandarin (0.4%), Italian (0.4%), Japan (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 990 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1001
- Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 925
- Heritage College Lake MacquarieCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1002
- Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 987
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 971
- Dora Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 939
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 953
- Morisset Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 919
- Morisset High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 929
- St John Vianney Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 961
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1023
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 945
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Balcolyn
Is Balcolyn safe?
Balcolyn has a residential safety score of 84/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,996 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Balcolyn?
In Balcolyn, the median house price is $923K. Median weekly house rent is $627.
How far is Balcolyn from Sydney CBD?
Balcolyn is about 92.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 240 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Balcolyn?
Balcolyn has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Balcolyn?
Balcolyn has a transport score of 56/100 and 8 bus stops.