Cooranbong
NSW 2265 · Lake Macquarie
7,077 (2021) → 8,242 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cooranbong is a high growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2265, about 95km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $939K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 20/100, and is about 18km inland. Cooranbong has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2265 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.69%), England (2.68%), South Africa (1.1%), India (0.55%), Philippines (0.55%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.51%), Samoan (0.49%), Spanish (0.49%), Korean (0.37%), Arabic (0.21%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Avondale SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1055
- Cooranbong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 948
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dora Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 939
- Morisset Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 919
- Morisset High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 929
- Heritage College Lake MacquarieCombined · Independent · 6.7kmICSEA 1002
- St John Vianney Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.9kmICSEA 961
- Awaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 940
- Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 925
- Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 9.8kmICSEA 1173
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cooranbong
Is Cooranbong safe?
Cooranbong has a residential safety score of 57/100, 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 4,084 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cooranbong?
In Cooranbong, the median house price is $939K and the median unit price is $601K. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Cooranbong from Sydney CBD?
Cooranbong is about 94.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 246 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cooranbong?
Cooranbong has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cooranbong?
Cooranbong has a transport score of 20/100 and 37 bus stops.