Blacksmiths
NSW 2281 · Lake Macquarie
1,881 (2021) → 1,914 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blacksmiths is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2281, about 98km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is right by the coast. Blacksmiths has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 36/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2281 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.49%), New Zealand (0.9%), South Africa (0.58%), Philippines (0.48%), Germany (0.43%)
Top languages: German (0.53%), Afrikaans (0.27%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.27%), Thai (0.27%), Mandarin (0.21%)
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 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blacksmiths Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pelican Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 981
- Marks Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 935
- Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 923
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1041
- Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1019
- Swansea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 972
- St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1048
- Belmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 956
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 973
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1065
- Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 987
- Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 1091
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blacksmiths
Is Blacksmiths safe?
Blacksmiths has a residential safety score of 36/100, 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 5,423 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blacksmiths?
In Blacksmiths, the median house price is $1.33M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Blacksmiths from Sydney CBD?
Blacksmiths is about 98.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blacksmiths?
Blacksmiths has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1004 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blacksmiths?
Blacksmiths has a transport score of 43/100 and 24 bus stops.