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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lake Munmorah is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 83km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $854K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 952 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1006
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1005
- Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
- Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 925
- EOC Broken Bay - Lake MunmorahPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 937
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 945
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 905
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 953
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 917
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1023
- The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 6.9kmICSEA 843
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 927
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 923
- Wyee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 955
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.8kmICSEA 1034
- Aspect Central Coast School, NoravillePrimary · Independent · 8.8km
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 5,271 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lake Munmorah?
In Lake Munmorah, the median house price is $854K and the median unit price is $609K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Lake Munmorah from Sydney CBD?
Lake Munmorah is about 83.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 217 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lake Munmorah?
Lake Munmorah has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 972 (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.