Median house price
$876k
+3.1% change
NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Coal Point, 2283
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,719
Growth (1 yr)
-0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.2%
Median age
52
Median income
$2,148/wk
Employment rate
53.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$876,000
Languages at home
4.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Coal Point offers a slower smaller community life in Lake Macquarie Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The capital is not on the doorstep: Sydney is a proper journey, while nearby towns cover more day-to-day needs. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer safety compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Coal Point snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
1,719
-0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#93
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
59th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
8th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
74th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 36.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4470th in Australia
- State rank
- 1418th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #93 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #753 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 89
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $876,000
- Median price change
- +3.1%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,719(June 2025)
-0.1% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 8th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +1.2%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- +21
- Growth rank in NSW
- 8th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,750), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,749
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $2,148
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 97 of 767
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 53.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 658 / 12 / 0
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 139
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 36
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 80.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.1%
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,065
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 74th
School list
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 245 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- Coal Point Public School, Coal Point Rd
- Coal Point Rd At Skye Point Rd
- Coal Point Rd At Skye Point Rd
- Coal Point Rd Opp Coal Point Public School
- Skye Point Rd After Rofe St
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 42 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.57
Community(1)
- Coal Point Public SchoolSchool
Coal Point
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Coal Point Primary School Naturespace & Community HubPark
- Playground
Transport(11)
11 bus stops
Other(3)
- Shelter
- Slipway
- Lake City TowingTow
184 Coal Point Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Coal Point Primary School Naturespace & Community HubPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Toronto Private Hospital (3.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 73
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 42.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 23 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure332 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support243 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Under Assessment
- Subdivision247 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty; Boat launching ramp283 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space53 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure333 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure392 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport251 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Withdrawn
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure130 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure145 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure341 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 GRANT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Jetty; Boat launching ramp13 ROBEY CRESCENT COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure96 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure125A COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space138 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Boat launching ramp53 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure275 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool262 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Jetty131 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house294 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty15A COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure181 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 KILLARA CLOSE COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport1 GRANT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9A KILLARA CLOSE COAL POINT 2283Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15A COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure275 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure333 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation156A COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool242 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool275 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty; Water Infrastructure; Supporting Development7 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space138 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure259 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Flood mitigation work; Erection of a new structure12 GRANT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty; Boat launching ramp14 BEALE STREET COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space303 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development218 SKYE POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure259 COAL POINT ROAD COAL POINT 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 COAL POINT ROAD COAL 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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
- Member of Parliament
- Dan REPACHOLI (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 132,184
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.4 km away).
Coalition 45.8%Labor 54.2%
5.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Coal PointLabor 54.2% · Coalition 45.8% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
- RathminesLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Kilaben BayLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Arcadia ValeLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- TorontoLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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