Catherine Hill Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
943
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Catherine Hill Bay.
The postcode for Catherine Hill Bay is 2281 (NSW).
Catherine Hill Bay (2281) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Catherine Hill Bay has roughly 943 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.
Catherine Hill 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Catherine Hill Bay's population at 943, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
943
Median age
37
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
943
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
37
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Catherine Hill Bay.
Local schools for Catherine Hill Bay
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Government School Catchment
Nords Wharf Public School
Gwandalan Public School
Swansea 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 Catherine Hill Bay.
- What is the Catherine Hill Bay postcode?
- Catherine Hill Bay is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Catherine Hill Bay?
- Catherine Hill Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2281, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Catherine Hill Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Catherine Hill Bay?
- There are 15 schools serving Catherine Hill Bay on this page, including Nords Wharf Public School, Gwandalan Public School, Swansea High School.
- How walkable is Catherine Hill Bay?
- Catherine Hill Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Catherine Hill Bay?
- Catherine Hill Bay is close to Middle Camp, Nords Wharf, Cams Wharf, Moonee, Pinny Beach.
- What is the population of Catherine Hill Bay?
- The population of Catherine Hill Bay is approximately 943 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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