Jewells
NSW 2280 · Lake Macquarie
2,452 (2021) → 2,454 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.
Jewells is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2280, about 106km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 31/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Jewells has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2280 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.32%), New Zealand (1.1%), Scotland (0.77%), Germany (0.65%), Philippines (0.41%)
Top languages: Cantonese (0.49%), Italian (0.49%), Bengali (0.41%), Macedon (0.41%), Portuguese (0.41%)
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 1016 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1026
Nearby (within 10km)
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 946
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 847
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 793
- Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1026
- Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1091
- Redhead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1089
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 955
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 853
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 973
- Belmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 956
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1062
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1023
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Jewells
Is Jewells safe?
Jewells has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 3,385 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jewells?
In Jewells, the median house price is $1.08M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Jewells from Sydney CBD?
Jewells is about 105.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Jewells?
Jewells has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jewells?
Jewells has a transport score of 31/100 and 17 bus stops.