Kilaben Bay
NSW 2283 · Lake Macquarie
1,516 (2021) → 1,530 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.
Kilaben Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2283, about 101km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kilaben Bay has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2283 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.84%), New Zealand (1.12%), Scotland (0.59%), South Africa (0.59%), Germany (0.46%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.79%), German (0.59%), Khmer (0.33%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.26%), Mandarin (0.26%)
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 981 (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)
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1023
- Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 910
- Toronto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 961
- Rathmines Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 996
- Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 871
- Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1173
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1065
- Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 966
- Fennell Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 889
- Charlton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1063
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 971
- Fassifern Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 947
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
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
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kilaben Bay
Is Kilaben Bay safe?
Kilaben Bay 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 1,253 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kilaben Bay?
In Kilaben Bay, the median house price is $1.12M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Kilaben Bay from Sydney CBD?
Kilaben Bay is about 101.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay has a transport score of 57/100 and 20 bus stops.