Rankin Park
NSW 2287 · Lake Macquarie
2,547 (2021) → 2,658 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.
Rankin Park is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2287, about 114km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $957K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Rankin Park has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2287 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.08%), New Zealand (0.82%), China (0.71%), Philippines (0.67%), Germany (0.59%)
Top languages: Italian (0.79%), Mandarin (0.67%), Urdu (0.47%), Korean (0.43%), Spanish (0.39%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above 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)
- Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1083
- New Lambton Heights Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1100
- John Hunter Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5km
- Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 996
- Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1014
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 965
- St Kevin's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1071
- Alesco Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 949
- Garden Suburb Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1045
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1072
- Kotara SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 816
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1065
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rankin Park
Is Rankin Park safe?
Rankin Park has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 2,081 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rankin Park?
In Rankin Park, the median house price is $957K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Rankin Park from Sydney CBD?
Rankin Park is about 114.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rankin Park?
Rankin Park has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rankin Park?
Rankin Park has a transport score of 64/100 and 21 bus stops.