Adamstown Heights at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
5,621
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Adamstown Heights.
The postcode for Adamstown Heights is 2289 (NSW).
Adamstown Heights (2289) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Adamstown Heights has roughly 5,621 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Adamstown Heights scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Adamstown Heights's population at 5,621, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,621
Median age
39
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
5,621
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
40
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Adamstown Heights.
Local schools for Adamstown Heights
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Government School Catchment
Belair Public School
Kotara High School
Kotara School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Adamstown Heights.
- What is the Adamstown Heights postcode?
- Adamstown Heights is in the 2289 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Adamstown Heights?
- Adamstown Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2289, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Adamstown Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in Adamstown Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Adamstown Heights on this page, including Belair Public School, Kotara High School, Trinity Catholic College.
- How walkable is Adamstown Heights?
- Adamstown Heights has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Adamstown Heights?
- Adamstown Heights is close to Kotara Fair, Highfields, Kotara, Kotara East, Adamstown.
- What is the population of Adamstown Heights?
- The population of Adamstown Heights is approximately 5,621 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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