NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Kilaben Bay, NSW, 2283
Desirability index
#100 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kilaben Bay is a small locality in the Lake Macquarie area, home to around 1,516 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,035 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 1342.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,516
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,186
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 583
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,036
- Employment rate
- 57.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 35 / 23 / 6
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.
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)
- 2,035
- Against the person
- 573
- Against property
- 530
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,342.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -1.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions387
- Domestic Violence Related Assault156
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment194
- Malicious Damage To Property138
- Transport Regulatory Offences278
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,023
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kilaben Rd After Barina Av
- Kilaben Rd After Warruga St
- Kilaben Rd At Toronto Rd
- Kilaben Rd Opp Barina Av
- Kilaben Rd Opp Warruga St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
126 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure166 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)128 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool55 RIDGE ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport114 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support37 LAKE VIEW ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Under Assessment
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies19 PUNTEE STREET KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Water recreation structure266 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure222 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure232 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure90 RIDGE ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure73 RIDGE ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 JARRETT STREET KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool62 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Subdivision166 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 LAKE VIEW ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 LAKESHORE CLOSE KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure59 JARRETT STREET KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure86 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space62 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Withdrawn
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool32 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure70 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure183 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
January 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space62 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 PUNTEE STREET KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 BARINA AVENUE KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49A LAKE VIEW ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
2024· 19 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 LAKE VIEW ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces149 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure70 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure216 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space62 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Carport110 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 RIDGE ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision168 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 WARRUGA STREET KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces149 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Withdrawn
2023· 25 proposals
25 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 2 proposals
2 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- 35 Lake View RdBus stop
- Jarrett St opp Oakhampton CtBus stop
- Kilaben Rd at Toronto RdBus stop
- Kilaben Rd opp Barina AvBus stop
- Kilaben Rd opp Warruga StBus stop
- Lake View Rd before Jarrett StBus stop
- Warruga St after Kilaben RdBus stop
- Picnic Table (3)
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Collard ReservePark
- Kilaben ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 77.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #100 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Kilaben Rd After Barina Avtransport
- Kilaben Rd After Warruga Sttransport
- Kilaben Rd At Toronto Rdtransport
- Kilaben Rd Opp Barina Avtransport
- Kilaben Rd Opp Warruga Sttransport
- Collard Reservegovernmentpark
- Kilaben Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming poolplanning32 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Lodged 13 Mar 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning128 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning23 KILABEN ROAD KILABEN BAY 2283Lodged 18 May 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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