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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eleebana is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2282, about 106km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2282 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1007 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1105
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warners Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1027
- Valentine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1071
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1093
- Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 940
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 793
- Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1026
- Warners Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1056
- Biddabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1065
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 847
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 946
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 910
- Lake Macquarie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 925
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.
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
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
StableSource: 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 2,090 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eleebana?
In Eleebana, the median house price is $1.40M and the median unit price is $935K. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Eleebana from Sydney CBD?
Eleebana is about 106.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Eleebana?
Eleebana has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1105 (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.