Cameron Park
NSW 2285 · Lake Macquarie
9,977 (2021) → 10,412 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.
Cameron Park is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2285, about 114km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $968K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 13km inland. Cameron Park has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2285 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (2.75%), England (1.33%), South Africa (0.97%), China (0.85%), New Zealand (0.8%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1%), Urdu (0.95%), Malayalam (0.94%), Hindi (0.77%), Nepali (0.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 994 (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)
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1037
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 967
- Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 969
- North AcademySecondary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 966
- West Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 950
- West Wallsend High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 940
- Minmi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1018
- Barnsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 950
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 946
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1036
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 934
- Alesco Secondary College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.2km
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Cameron Park
Is Cameron Park safe?
Cameron Park has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 3,668 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cameron Park?
In Cameron Park, the median house price is $968K and the median unit price is $823K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Cameron Park from Sydney CBD?
Cameron Park is about 114.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cameron Park?
Cameron Park has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cameron Park?
Cameron Park has a transport score of 45/100 and 53 bus stops.