NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Teralba, NSW, 2284
Desirability index
#700 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Teralba is a smaller suburban community in the Lake Macquarie area, home to around 2,654 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,178 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+7%), roughly 443.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $655 (flats $510, houses $675), 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
- 2,654
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,060
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 966
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 75 / 66 / 7
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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $675
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $655
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 84
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)
- 1,178
- Against the person
- 285
- Against property
- 508
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 443.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 9 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +7.4%
Most common offence types
- Fraud81
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment88
- Malicious Damage To Property89
- Steal From Motor Vehicle89
- Transport Regulatory Offences174
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
- 959
- Teralba Public 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
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- FTB West Side
- RMP West Side
- Teralba Station, Platform 1
- Teralba Station, Platform 2
- Teralba Station, William 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).
292 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52B OUTRIGGER DRIVE TERALBA 2284Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure33 RAILWAY STREET TERALBA 2284Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah23 BOWLINE STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport16 ANZAC PARADE TERALBA 2284Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 REGATTA CLOSE TERALBA 2284Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 SAIL STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool99 FISHERMANS DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 MARGARET STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation26 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool11 SAIL STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 ZEPHYR AVENUE TERALBA 2284Determined
January 2026
- Residential care facility; Erection of a new structure16 CUMBERLAND STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool9 ANCHORAGE PLACE TERALBA 2284Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 FISHERMANS DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
- Subdivision45 VICTORIA STREET TERALBA 2284Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care58 WILLIAM STREET TERALBA 2284Under Assessment
2025· 41 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)74 FISHERMANS DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Service station63 YORK STREET TERALBA 2284Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure50A OUTRIGGER DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation4 BLAIR STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool160 FISHERMANS DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
- Subdivision13 JAMES STREET TERALBA 2284Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 SAIL STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support160 FISHERMANS DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care28B WILLIAM STREET TERALBA 2284Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52C OUTRIGGER DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure95 RAILWAY STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool17 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support20 OUTRIGGER DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure6 BLAIR STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation4 BLAIR STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure50B OUTRIGGER DRIVE TERALBA 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 MARGARET STREET TERALBA 2284Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Determined
2024· 38 proposals
38 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 78 proposals
78 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 24 proposals
24 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
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Teralba Station, William StBus stop
- William St opp Teralba StationBus stop
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Slipway
- Ticket Validator
- TeralbaTrain station
- Teralba, Platform 1Train station
- Teralba, Platform 2Train station
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anzac ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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)
- 12
- 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
- 5.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #700 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- FTB West Sidetransport
- RMP West Sidetransport
- Teralba Station, Platform 1transport
- Teralba Station, Platform 2transport
- Teralba Station, William Sttransport
- Anzac Parkgovernmentpark
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child careplanning28B WILLIAM STREET TERALBA 2284Lodged 11 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning4 SAIL STREET TERALBA 2284Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)planning74 FISHERMANS DRIVE TERALBA 2284Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportplanning1 CORDAGE WAY TERALBA 2284Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Additional Information Requested
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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