Toronto
NSW 2283 · Lake Macquarie
5,973 (2021) → 6,027 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.
Toronto is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2283, about 101km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $786K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Toronto has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.47%), New Zealand (1.37%), Philippines (0.62%), Germany (0.52%), Scotland (0.47%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.4%), German (0.27%), Polish (0.23%), Spanish (0.23%), Mandarin (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1162
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1051
- Toronto High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 963
- Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 902
- Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 880
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 944
- Charlton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1018
- Rathmines Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1000
- Fennell Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 879
- Fassifern Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 937
- Awaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 944
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1051
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 966
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1032
- Five Islands SchoolCombined · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 913
- Lake Macquarie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 913
- Booragul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 933
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Toronto
Is Toronto safe?
Toronto has a residential safety score of 47/100, 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 16,441 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Toronto?
In Toronto, the median house price is $786K and the median unit price is $781K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Toronto from Sydney CBD?
Toronto is about 101.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Toronto?
Toronto has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Toronto?
Toronto has a transport score of 45/100 and 41 bus stops.