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)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,547

Population

$888K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Rankin Park is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2287, about 114km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $888K 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.

114.2 km

To Sydney CBD

6.7 km

To coast

$695/wk

Median rent (house)

2.4 km

To nearest station

Demographics

2,547

Population

Median age

2.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310

Median household income (weekly)$2,214

vs NSW median+19.7%

Bachelor degree or higher47.8%

Born in Australia86.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse917 / 0 / 11

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

$888K+21.3%

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$695 / $590 wk

Rental yield (house)4.1%

Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwelling118/100k

Steal from dwelling79/100k

Motor vehicle theft79/100k

Domestic assault275/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault79/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 54 (all categories, latest year)2,120 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

122

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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 1084
New Lambton Heights Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1125
John Hunter Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5km
Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1002
Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1029
Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 961
St Kevin's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1074
Garden Suburb Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1045
Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1073
Kotara SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 933
Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1049
Kotara South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1065

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

21Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationKotara (2.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

100 in suburbSupermarkets

30 in suburbCafes/Rest.

232 in suburbParks

91 in suburbPlaygrounds

3Pools

40 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

130 in suburbGPs

70 in suburbPharmacies

40 in suburbChildcare

30 in suburbLibraries

87Sports fields

3Vets

Nearest beachBurwood Beach (6.7 km)

Nearest hospitalJohn Hunter Hospital (1.6 km)

Nearest vet2.5 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (14.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.39

Per 1,000 residents

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

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

Preschool / Kinder

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.39

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.07%

Projected population 20412,883

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Cardiff Heights$1.11M74transport Garden Suburb$903K62transport Kotara South$1.22M76transport Cardiff$938K91transport Glendale$869K64transport Cardiff South$996K76transport

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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 2,120 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Rankin Park?

In Rankin Park, the median house price is $888K. Median weekly house rent is $695.

How far is Rankin Park from Sydney CBD?

Rankin Park is about 114.2 km from Sydney CBD.

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.