Bennetts Green at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
34.9k
Median age 72
The brief
What to know about Bennetts Green.
The postcode for Bennetts Green is 2290 (NSW).
Bennetts Green (2290) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Bennetts Green has roughly 34,912 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bennetts Green scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bennetts Green's population at 34,912, with a median age of 72. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34,912
Median age
72
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34,912
Median age: 72
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Safety
Crime and safety.
51
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
48
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bennetts Green.
Local schools for Bennetts Green
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hunter Sports High School
Wiripaang Public School
Windale Public 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 Bennetts Green.
- What is the Bennetts Green postcode?
- Bennetts Green is in the 2290 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Bennetts Green?
- Bennetts Green is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2290, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bennetts Green?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Bennetts Green?
- There are 20 schools serving Bennetts Green on this page, including Hunter Sports High School, St Pius X Primary School, Wiripaang Public School.
- How walkable is Bennetts Green?
- Bennetts Green has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bennetts Green?
- Bennetts Green is close to Gateshead, Windale, Jewells, Dudley, Mount Hutton.
- What is the population of Bennetts Green?
- The population of Bennetts Green is approximately 34,912 (2021 Census). The median age is 72.
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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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