Adamstown at a glance
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
6,335
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Adamstown.
The postcode for Adamstown is 2289 (NSW).
Adamstown (2289) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Adamstown has roughly 6,335 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Adamstown scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Adamstown's population at 6,335, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,335
Median age
36
Family households
63%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
6,335
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
163
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.
90
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Adamstown.
Local schools for Adamstown
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Government School Catchment
Adamstown Public School
New Lambton South Public School
Merewether High 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.
- What is the Adamstown postcode?
- Adamstown is in the 2289 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Adamstown?
- Adamstown is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2289, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Adamstown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Adamstown?
- There are 20 schools serving Adamstown on this page, including St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown Public School, New Lambton South Public School.
- How walkable is Adamstown?
- Adamstown has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Adamstown?
- Adamstown is close to Broadmeadow, New Lambton, Kotara Fair, Adamstown Heights, Merewether Heights.
- What is the population of Adamstown?
- The population of Adamstown is approximately 6,335 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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