Windale
NSW 2306 · Lake Macquarie
3,421 (2021) → 3,472 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.
Windale is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2306, about 107km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $765K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Windale has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2306 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.2%), New Zealand (0.67%), Philippines (0.41%), Germany (0.29%), India (0.29%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.38%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.32%), Arabic (0.29%), Italian (0.26%), Tagalog (0.26%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 847
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 793
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 955
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 853
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1062
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1023
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 910
- Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 940
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1026
- Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1075
- Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1026
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 946
- Charlestown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1036
- Dudley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1095
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 Windale
Is Windale safe?
Windale has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 19,234 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Windale?
In Windale, the median house price is $765K and the median unit price is $491K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Windale from Sydney CBD?
Windale is about 107.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Windale?
Windale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 820 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Windale?
Windale has a transport score of 46/100 and 43 bus stops.