Nords Wharf
NSW 2281 · Lake Macquarie
895 (2021) → 940 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.
Nords Wharf is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2281, about 89km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.05M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 29/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Nords Wharf has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.58%), USA (1.12%), New Zealand (1.01%), Germany (0.56%), Malaysia (0.45%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.56%), Vietnamese (0.45%), Japan (0.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 979 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 952
- Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1028
- Swansea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 974
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.5kmICSEA 1005
- St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1002
- Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 961
- Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 938
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.3kmICSEA 1067
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 933
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.9kmICSEA 985
- Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 922
- Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 979
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nords Wharf
Is Nords Wharf safe?
Nords Wharf has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 3,129 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Nords Wharf?
In Nords Wharf, the median house price is $1.05M. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Nords Wharf from Sydney CBD?
Nords Wharf is about 89.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Nords Wharf?
Nords Wharf has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1032 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nords Wharf?
Nords Wharf has a transport score of 29/100 and 14 bus stops.