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Lake Munmorah

NSW 2259 · Central Coast

5,084 (2021) → 5,117 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

39
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,084
Population
$799K
Median house (2025)
76
Safety score
33
Transport score

Lake Munmorah is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 83km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $799K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lake Munmorah has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.

83.2 km
To Sydney CBD
3.3 km
To coast
$710/wk
Median rent (house)
8.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,084
Population
50
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,155
vs NSW median-37.6%
Bachelor degree or higher19.1%
Born in Australia84.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,091 / 27 / 42

Top countries of birth: England (4.11%), New Zealand (1.71%), Germany (0.55%), Scotland (0.43%), Netherlands (0.33%)

Top languages: Arabic (0.47%), Spanish (0.3%), Indonesian (0.22%), Greek (0.2%), French (0.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$799K+4.4%
Median house (2025)
$609K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)4.6%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

76
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

10
Break & enter dwelling197/100k
1
Steal from dwelling20/100k
8
Motor vehicle theft157/100k
18
Domestic assault354/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault197/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 295 (all categories, latest year)5,803 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

39

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

20
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 952 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1005
  • St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1002
  • Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
  • Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 938

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 939
  • Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 933
  • Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 917
  • Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 952
  • Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 916
  • Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1032
  • The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 6.9kmICSEA 912
  • Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 934
  • Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 931
  • Wyee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 948
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.8kmICSEA 1035
  • Aspect Central Coast School, NoravillePrimary · Independent · 8.8km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

33
47Bus
CBD commute (est.)262 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWyee (8.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
116 in suburbParks
43 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3928 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachBirdie Beach (3.5 km)
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (11.7 km)
Nearest vet8.7 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (45.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

38

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
39
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

22

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

11
Parks
1
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

1

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

16

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.20

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

68

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.98

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 20415,323
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

FreemansData not available0transportChain Valley Bay$850K27transportDoyalson NorthData not available27transportBudgewoi PeninsulaData not available0transportColongraData not available15transportHalekulani$820K43transport

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Munmorah

Is Lake Munmorah safe?

Lake Munmorah 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 5,803 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Lake Munmorah?

In Lake Munmorah, the median house price is $799K and the median unit price is $609K. Median weekly house rent is $710.

How far is Lake Munmorah from Sydney CBD?

Lake Munmorah is about 83.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 262 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Lake Munmorah?

Lake Munmorah has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 977 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Lake Munmorah?

Lake Munmorah has a transport score of 33/100 and 47 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.