NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Eraring, 2264
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Updated
Desirability score
- Premium
- Metro
- Established
- Residential
- Amenities
Suburb profile
Eraring is a well-connected smaller community in Lake Macquarie with everyday amenities close at hand. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and transport and access against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $1,981
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 103
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 45.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 9 / 0 / 3
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)
- $628
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 99
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)
- 19
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 86
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault97
- Fraud105
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment115
- Malicious Damage To Property97
- Transport Regulatory Offences251
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
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eraring, Wangi Rd
- Eraring, Wangi Rd
- Point Piper Rd Opp MacLeay St
- Wangi Rd St Opp Horn St
- Wangi Rd St Opp Horn 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
27 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind); Other Infrastructure34 Cross Street, EraringAdditional Information Requested
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 Short Street, Eraring NSW 2264Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind); Other Infrastructure34 Cross Street, EraringDetermined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 PAYTEN STREET ERARING 2264Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space27 POINT PIPER ROAD ERARING 2264Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation42 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure42 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
2024· 1 proposal
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind); Other Infrastructure34 Cross Street, EraringDetermined
2023· 2 proposals
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees30 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 AWABA ROAD ERARING 2264Determined
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Shed82 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling34 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
January 2022
- Shed7 FORESHORE STREET ERARING 2264Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 MACLEAY STREET ERARING 2264Determined
2021· 13 proposals
December 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing7 FORESHORE STREET ERARING 2264Determined
November 2021
- Shed86 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces27 POINT PIPER ROAD ERARING 2264Determined
October 2021
- Modification Application17A PAYTEN STREET ERARING 2264Determined
September 2021
- Other2 SHORT STREET ERARING 2264Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces17A PAYTEN STREET ERARING 2264Determined
August 2021
- Shed15 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
June 2021
- Shed15 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Determined
May 2021
- Dwelling22 POINT PIPER ROAD ERARING 2264Determined
April 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development7 FORESHORE STREET ERARING 2264Determined
March 2021
- Shed17 WHARF STREET ERARING 2264Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development30 BORDER STREET ERARING 2264Withdrawn
January 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development7 FORESHORE STREET ERARING 2264Withdrawn
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Eraring, Wangi RdBus stop
- Wangi Rd St opp Horn StBus 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
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)
- 49
- 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
- 16.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6741st in Australia
- State rank
- 2094th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #143 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #875 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime97
- Fraudcrime105
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime115
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime97
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime251
- Eraring, Wangi Rdtransport
- Eraring, Wangi Rdtransport
- Point Piper Rd Opp MacLeay Sttransport
- Wangi Rd St Opp Horn Sttransport
- Wangi Rd St Opp Horn Sttransport
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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