Murrays Beach
NSW 2281 · Lake Macquarie
882 (2021) → 926 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.
Murrays Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2281, about 93km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.20M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 24/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Murrays Beach has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2281 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.22%), South Africa (1.7%), New Zealand (1.59%), India (0.68%), Philippines (0.68%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.68%), Afrikaans (0.57%), Portuguese (0.57%), Mandarin (0.45%), French (0.45%)
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 984 (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)
- Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1019
- Swansea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 972
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1023
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1041
- Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 923
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 953
- Pelican Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 981
- Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 987
- Blacksmiths Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1004
- Marks Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 935
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 971
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 1001
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
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
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 Murrays Beach
Is Murrays Beach safe?
Murrays Beach 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 1,247 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Murrays Beach?
In Murrays Beach, the median house price is $1.20M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Murrays Beach from Sydney CBD?
Murrays Beach is about 92.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 240 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Murrays Beach?
Murrays Beach has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Murrays Beach?
Murrays Beach has a transport score of 24/100 and 4 bus stops.