Marks Point
NSW 2280 · Lake Macquarie
1,861 (2021) → 1,893 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.
Marks Point is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2280, about 99km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.03M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Marks Point has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2280 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.69%), New Zealand (1.24%), Germany (0.59%), Ireland (0.54%), South Africa (0.54%)
Top languages: German (0.43%), Mandarin (0.32%), Tamil (0.27%), Italian (0.21%), Serbian (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
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 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Marks Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blacksmiths Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1004
- Pelican Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 981
- St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1048
- Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 923
- Belmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 956
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 973
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1065
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1041
- Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1091
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 946
- Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1019
- Swansea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 972
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.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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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
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 Marks Point
Is Marks Point safe?
Marks Point has a residential safety score of 62/100, 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 5,588 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Marks Point?
In Marks Point, the median house price is $1.03M and the median unit price is $664K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Marks Point from Sydney CBD?
Marks Point is about 99.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Marks Point?
Marks Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 935 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Marks Point?
Marks Point has a transport score of 33/100 and 8 bus stops.