Highfields
NSW 2289 · Lake Macquarie
936 (2021) → 963 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Highfields is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2289, about 112km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $959K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Highfields has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.82%), India (0.85%), New Zealand (0.64%), North Macedonia (0.53%), Taiwan (0.53%)
Top languages: Macedon (0.85%), Spanish (0.75%), Italian (0.53%), Persian ED (0.53%), Russian (0.53%)
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
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 1024 (above 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)
- Kahibah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1066
- Belair Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1109
- Kotara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1057
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1103
- Whitebridge High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1021
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1111
- St Pius X High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1098
- Charlestown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1040
- Merewether Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1125
- Kotara SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 933
- Charlestown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1025
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1089
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
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Highfields
Is Highfields safe?
Highfields has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 3,419 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Highfields?
In Highfields, the median house price is $959K. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Highfields from Sydney CBD?
Highfields is about 112.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Highfields?
Highfields has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Highfields?
Highfields has a transport score of 62/100 and 10 bus stops.