Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)

NSW 2283 · Lake Macquarie

730 (2021) → 749 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

730

Population

$833K

Median house (2026)Low sales volume

Safety score

Transport score

Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2283, about 98km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $833K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 42/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.

98.3 km

To Sydney CBD

7.8 km

To coast

$650/wk

Median rent (house)

5.0 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

730

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310

Median household income (weekly)$1,931

vs NSW median+4.4%

Median taxable income (individual)$55,348/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -7%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2283 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher28.1%

Born in Australia85.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse268 / 0 / 3

Top countries of birth: England (3.56%), Germany (1.1%), New Zealand (0.96%), Singapore (0.82%), Cambodia (0.68%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.82%), Khmer (0.68%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$833K

Median house (2026)Low volume: 11 sales in 12 months

Data not available

Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $555 wk

Rental yield (house)4.1%

Days on market (house)41 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwelling0/100k

Steal from dwelling0/100k

Motor vehicle theft411/100k

Domestic assault137/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault0/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 16 (all categories, latest year)2,192 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (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)

Rathmines Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 996
Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 971
St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1023
Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1173
Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1065
Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 987
Toronto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 961
Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 871
Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 910
Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 966
Awaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 940
Charlton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.2kmICSEA 1063

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

10Bus

CBD commute (est.)249 min (bus)

Nearest train stationAwaba (5.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.2% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

16.7%

Construction

12.6%

Education & Training

10.4%

Retail Trade

8.3%

Manufacturing

6.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.5°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

30 in suburbSupermarkets

10 in suburbCafes/Rest.

70 in suburbParks

2Playgrounds

0Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

10 in suburbGPs

20 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

34Sports fields

0Vets

Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachNaru Beach (6.2 km)

Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (6.8 km)

Nearest vet7.3 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (29.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

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

Christian0 in suburb

Total within 3km2

In this suburb0

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

Stable

Annual growth rate0.64%

Projected population 2041790

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Buttaba$1.01M30transport Arcadia Vale$970K43transport Fishing Point$1.21M46transport Kilaben Bay$1.18M57transport Coal Point$975K46transport Carey Bay$1.75M46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)

Is Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) safe?

Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 2,192 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?

In Balmoral (Lake Macquarie), the median house price is $833K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) from Sydney CBD?

Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) is about 98.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?

Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)?

Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) has a transport score of 42/100 and 10 bus stops.