Warners Bay
NSW 2282 · Lake Macquarie
8,237 (2021) → 8,818 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.
Warners Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2282, about 108km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Warners Bay has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.1%), New Zealand (1.24%), Scotland (0.73%), Germany (0.68%), South Africa (0.57%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.41%), Macedon (0.36%), Mandarin (0.3%), German (0.29%), Spanish (0.27%)
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
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 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1088
- Biddabah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Warners Bay High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
- Warners Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 937
- Cardiff South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1003
- Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1104
- Cardiff High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 977
- Cardiff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 996
- Hillsborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1007
- Newcastle Junior SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 968
- Speers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 990
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 825
- Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1064
- St Kevin's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1074
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 969
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Warners Bay
Is Warners Bay safe?
Warners Bay has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 5,390 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Warners Bay?
In Warners Bay, the median house price is $1.10M and the median unit price is $798K. Median weekly house rent is $745.
How far is Warners Bay from Sydney CBD?
Warners Bay is about 108.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Warners Bay?
Warners Bay has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Warners Bay?
Warners Bay has a transport score of 60/100 and 97 bus stops.