Lake Macquarie City Council
Carey Bay
Carey Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
865
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Carey Bay.
Carey Bay (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Carey Bay has roughly 865 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Carey Bay scores 0/100 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 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carey Bay's population at 865, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
865
Median age
54
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
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)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$327/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
865
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
18
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.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carey Bay.
Local schools for Carey Bay
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Government School Catchment
Coal Point Public School
Toronto Public School
Rathmines Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Carey Bay.
- What is the Carey Bay postcode?
- Carey Bay is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carey Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $327.
- What schools are in Carey Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Carey Bay on this page, including Coal Point Public School, Toronto Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Carey Bay?
- Carey Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Carey Bay?
- Carey Bay is close to Coal Point, Kilaben Bay, Toronto, Bolton Point, Rathmines.
- What is the population of Carey Bay?
- Carey Bay has approximately 865 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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