Windermere Park
NSW 2264 · Lake Macquarie
722 (2021) → 764 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.
Windermere Park is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2264, about 89km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $791K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 10km inland. Windermere Park has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2264 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.43%), New Zealand (1.11%), Philippines (0.97%), Italy (0.83%), Scotland (0.55%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.97%), Filipino (0.83%), German (0.55%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1001
- Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 925
- Heritage College Lake MacquarieCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1002
- Morisset Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 919
- Morisset High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 929
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 945
- St John Vianney Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.4kmICSEA 961
- Dora Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 939
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 953
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1023
- Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 987
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 971
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
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
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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.
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
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 Windermere Park
Is Windermere Park safe?
Windermere Park 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 3,463 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Windermere Park?
In Windermere Park, the median house price is $791K. Median weekly house rent is $627.
How far is Windermere Park from Sydney CBD?
Windermere Park is about 89.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 232 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Windermere Park?
Windermere Park has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Windermere Park?
Windermere Park has a transport score of 60/100 and 7 bus stops.