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 $824K 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2283 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1173
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1023
- Toronto High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 961
- Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 910
- Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 871
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 966
- Charlton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1063
- Rathmines Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 996
- Fennell Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 889
- Fassifern Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 947
- Awaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 940
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1065
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 971
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1026
- Booragul Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3km
- Five Islands SchoolCombined · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 890
- Lake Macquarie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 925
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · 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 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 9,643 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Toronto?
In Toronto, the median house price is $824K and the median unit price is $733K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Toronto from Sydney CBD?
Toronto is about 101.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Toronto?
Toronto has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 988 (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.