Hawks Nest
NSW 2324 · Mid-Coast
1,413 (2021) → 1,425 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hawks Nest is a moderate growth suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2324, about 167km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Hawks Nest has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.32%), New Zealand (1.84%), South Africa (1.2%), USA (0.78%), India (0.64%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.85%), Polish (0.64%), Nepali (0.57%), Arabic (0.5%), Tagalog (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 921 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tea Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 921
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hawks Nest
Is Hawks Nest safe?
Hawks Nest has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 6,936 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hawks Nest?
In Hawks Nest, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $714K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Hawks Nest from Sydney CBD?
Hawks Nest is about 167.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Hawks Nest?
Hawks Nest has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hawks Nest?
Hawks Nest has a transport score of 0/100.