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)

Overall score

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

5,973

Population

$786K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

101.4 km

To Sydney CBD

9.3 km

To coast

$650/wk

Median rent (house)

3.3 km

To nearest station

Demographics

5,973

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

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

Median household income (weekly)$1,170

vs NSW median-36.8%

Bachelor degree or higher25.4%

Born in Australia82.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,871 / 181 / 346

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

$786K+18.9%

Median house (2025)

$781K-22.1%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $575 wk

Rental yield (house)4.3%

Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling134/100k

Steal from dwelling167/100k

Motor vehicle theft268/100k

Domestic assault971/100k

Robbery17/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 982 (all categories, latest year)16,441 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

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

41Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationFassifern (3.3 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.

33 in suburbSupermarkets

88 in suburbCafes/Rest.

108 in suburbParks

33 in suburbPlaygrounds

32 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

33 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

2517 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachNaru Beach (8.1 km)

Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (6.6 km)

Nearest vet8.0 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (26.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.23%

Projected population 20416,877

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Blackalls Park$799K58transport Kilaben Bay$1.10M57transport Carey Bay$1.29M46transport Balmoral (Lake Macquarie)$871K42transport Fassifern$1.16M85transport Buttaba$998K30transport

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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.