Holmesville
NSW 2286 · Lake Macquarie
1,413 (2021) → 1,473 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.
Holmesville is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2286, about 112km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $870K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 15km inland. Holmesville has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2286 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.77%), Germany (0.78%), Philippines (0.35%), Sri Lanka (0.35%), New Zealand (0.28%)
Top languages: Polish (0.57%), Thai (0.42%), Sinhal (0.35%), Filipino (0.21%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (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)
- West Wallsend High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 940
- West Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 950
- North AcademySecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 966
- Barnsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 950
- Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 969
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1037
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 967
- Wakefield SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 869
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 934
- Alesco Secondary College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent · 5km
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 981
- Minmi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1018
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Holmesville
Is Holmesville safe?
Holmesville has a residential safety score of 76/100, 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 3,751 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Holmesville?
In Holmesville, the median house price is $870K. Median weekly house rent is $692.
How far is Holmesville from Sydney CBD?
Holmesville is about 112.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Holmesville?
Holmesville has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Holmesville?
Holmesville has a transport score of 56/100 and 19 bus stops.