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Dora Creek

NSW 2264 · Lake Macquarie

1,739 (2021) → 2,025 est. (2025) · High Growth

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

54
Overall score

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

1,739
Population
$762K
Median house (2025)
30
Safety score
85
Transport score

Dora Creek is a high growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2264, about 93km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $762K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 14km inland. Dora Creek has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.

92.7 km
To Sydney CBD
14.4 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
900 m
To nearest station

Demographics

1,739
Population
51
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310
Median household income (weekly)$1,401
vs NSW median-24.3%
Bachelor degree or higher22.8%
Born in Australia83.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse681 / 15 / 3

Top countries of birth: England (3.05%), New Zealand (1.55%), Scotland (0.75%), Netherlands (0.63%), Philippines (0.63%)

Top languages: Thai (0.81%), Polish (0.4%), Mandarin (0.35%), Spanish (0.29%), Cantonese (0.23%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$762K-47.0%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $537 wk
Rental yield (house)4.4%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

30
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:

11
Break & enter dwelling633/100k
2
Steal from dwelling115/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft173/100k
13
Domestic assault748/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
4
Non-domestic assault230/100k

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: 178 (all categories, latest year)10,236 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 2025

Schools

27

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

16
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 984 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Dora Creek Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Heritage College Lake MacquarieCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1012
  • Morisset Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 918
  • Avondale SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1047
  • Morisset High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 926
  • St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 974
  • Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 935
  • Cooranbong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 960
  • Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6kmICSEA 985
  • Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 966
  • Awaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 944
  • Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 1162
  • Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 979

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

85
1Train
14Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency18/hr
Nearest train stationDora Creek (900 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
22 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
2014 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (15.1 km)
Nearest vet3.2 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (36.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

52

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

2
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

46

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.58

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate3.88%
Projected population 20412,673
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lake Macquarie

EraringData not available40transportCooranbong$1.04M20transportBonnells Bay$912K53transportBalcolyn$835K55transportBrightwaters$1.08M33transportMirrabooka$2.97M31transport

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Frequently asked questions about Dora Creek

Is Dora Creek safe?

Dora Creek has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 10,236 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Dora Creek?

In Dora Creek, the median house price is $762K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Dora Creek from Sydney CBD?

Dora Creek is about 92.7 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Dora Creek?

Dora Creek has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 946 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Dora Creek?

Dora Creek has a transport score of 85/100, including 1 train station and 14 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.