Suburb snapshot
Bolton Point is a smaller suburban community in the Lake Macquarie area, home to around 2,124 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 177 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-1%), roughly 83.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,124
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,217
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 59 of 835
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 42.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 83 / 109 / 5
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 89
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 177
- Against the person
- 50
- Against property
- 46
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 83.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions387
- Domestic Violence Related Assault156
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment194
- Malicious Damage To Property138
- Transport Regulatory Offences278
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
36 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bolton Point Park, Bay Rd
- Enterprise Way At Willai St
- Enterprise Way Opp Willai St
- The Ridgeway Opp Courageous Cl
- The Ridgeway Opp Koiyong Pl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
85 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support89 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool32 MACQUARIE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space145 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation89 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Dual occupancy (detached)17A WATTLE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
2025· 5 proposals
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 GLEN MITCHELL STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support121 ENTERPRISE WAY BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure89 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision20A WATTLE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
January 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure57 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
2024· 14 proposals
October 2024
- Demolition4 BORONIA STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport98 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision20A WATTLE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Withdrawn
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah19 BOLTON CLOSE BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure89 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 BULKIRRA PLACE BOLTON POINT 2283Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 WATTLE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 BOLTON POINT ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space181A BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 THE RIDGEWAY BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 MACQUARIE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 BOLTON CLOSE BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah40 THE RIDGEWAY BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
2023· 16 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 WATTLE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures16 KARINA PLACE BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 MACQUARIE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16A MACQUARIE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development161 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care158 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Secondary dwelling106 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
August 2023
- Shed95 THE RIDGEWAY BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces83 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees57 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs38 MIDDLE POINT ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
April 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces10 KARINA PLACE BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
March 2023
- Shed16 LOCHEND PLACE BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
February 2023
- Dual occupancy17 WATTLE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Operational consent declined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces24 WATTLE STREET BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees126 BAY ROAD BOLTON POINT 2283Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
19 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bay Rd after Prospect AvBus stop
- Bay Rd at Lochend PlBus stop
- Bay Rd opp Lochend PlBus stop
- Bolton Point Park, Bay RdBus stop
- Enterprise Way at Willai StBus stop
- Enterprise Way opp Willai StBus stop
- Middle Point Rd at Macquarie StBus stop
- Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie StBus stop
- The Ridgeway at Glen Mitchell StBus stop
- The Ridgeway at Koiyong PlBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 25.4/100
- National rank
- 5836th in Australia
- State rank
- 1806th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #355 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #712 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime387
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime156
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime194
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime138
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime278
- Bolton Point Park, Bay Rdtransport
- Enterprise Way At Willai Sttransport
- Enterprise Way Opp Willai Sttransport
- The Ridgeway Opp Courageous Cltransport
- The Ridgeway Opp Koiyong Pltransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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