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Eleebana

NSW 2282 · Lake Macquarie

6,460 (2021)6,480 est. (2025) · Stable

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

61
Overall score

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

6,460
Population
$1.30M
Median house (2025)
77
Safety score
60
Transport score

Eleebana is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2282, about 106km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.30M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Eleebana has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.

106.1 km
To Sydney CBD
5.9 km
To coast
$745/wk
Median rent (house)
4.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,460
Population
45
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310
Median household income (weekly)$2,227
vs NSW median+20.4%
Bachelor degree or higher44.2%
Born in Australia84.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,044 / 35 / 206

Top countries of birth: England (3.93%), New Zealand (1.11%), South Africa (0.94%), Scotland (0.73%), Germany (0.59%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.51%), Macedon (0.34%), Spanish (0.33%), Afrikaans (0.26%), Cantonese (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.30M+29.9%
Median house (2025)
$859K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$745 / $625 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

77
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

14
Break & enter dwelling217/100k
4
Steal from dwelling62/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft170/100k
14
Domestic assault217/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
4
Non-domestic assault62/100k

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: 148 (all categories, latest year)2,291 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

91

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

88
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1007 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Warners Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1035
  • Valentine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1078
  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1088
  • Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 937
  • Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 825
  • Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1028
  • Warners Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1052
  • Biddabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1059
  • St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 845
  • Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 951
  • Lake Macquarie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 913
  • Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 968

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
82Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBooragul (4.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.
103 in suburbParks
53 in suburbPlaygrounds
44 in suburbPools
20 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
507 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachRedhead Beach (6.9 km)
Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (3.5 km)
Nearest vet2.2 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (22.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

39

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
50
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

26

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

10
Parks
5
Nature reserves
7
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

30

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
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.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

25

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.46

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.08%
Projected population 20416,655
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Eleebana

Is Eleebana safe?

Eleebana has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 2,291 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Eleebana?

In Eleebana, the median house price is $1.30M and the median unit price is $859K. Median weekly house rent is $745.

How far is Eleebana from Sydney CBD?

Eleebana is about 106.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Eleebana?

Eleebana has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Eleebana?

Eleebana has a transport score of 60/100 and 82 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.