Fassifern
NSW 2283 · Lake Macquarie
586 (2021) → 613 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.
Fassifern is a high growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2283, about 105km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $691K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 11km inland. Fassifern has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2283 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.39%), Thailand (1.54%), USA (1.37%), New Zealand (1.02%), Ireland (0.85%)
Top languages: Thai (1.54%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Charlton Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1063
- Fassifern Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 966
- Fennell Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 889
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1026
- Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 871
- Booragul Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9km
- Toronto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 961
- Wakefield SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 869
- Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 910
- Booragul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 931
- Five Islands SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 890
- Teralba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 959
- Lake Macquarie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Fassifern
Is Fassifern safe?
Fassifern has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 10,068 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fassifern?
In Fassifern, the median house price is $691K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Fassifern from Sydney CBD?
Fassifern is about 104.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 181 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fassifern?
Fassifern has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fassifern?
Fassifern has a transport score of 85/100, including 2 train stations and 6 bus stops.