Whitebridge
NSW 2290 · Lake Macquarie
2,900 (2021) → 2,983 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.
Whitebridge is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2290, about 111km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.31M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 48/100, and is right by the coast. Whitebridge has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2290 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.79%), New Zealand (0.76%), Scotland (0.48%), Germany (0.38%), Netherlands (0.38%)
Top languages: German (0.69%), Italian (0.48%), Macedon (0.48%), Mandarin (0.28%), Vietnamese (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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
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 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Whitebridge High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kahibah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1076
- Charlestown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1036
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1102
- Dudley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1095
- Charlestown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1037
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1023
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1062
- Alesco Secondary College - Charlestown CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.6km
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 853
- Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1075
- Belair Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1103
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 955
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 Whitebridge
Is Whitebridge safe?
Whitebridge has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 2,931 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Whitebridge?
In Whitebridge, the median house price is $1.31M and the median unit price is $930K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Whitebridge from Sydney CBD?
Whitebridge is about 110.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Whitebridge?
Whitebridge has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1022 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Whitebridge?
Whitebridge has a transport score of 48/100 and 28 bus stops.