Mid-Coast Council

Charlotte Bay

NSW2428

Charlotte Bay at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

175

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Charlotte Bay.

Charlotte Bay (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.

Charlotte Bay has roughly 175 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Charlotte Bay scores 2/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Charlotte Bay's population at 175, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

175

Median age

47

Family households

89%

Lone person

14%

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)

$330/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$420/wk

Owner occupied

88%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

175

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

9

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft6 (66.7%)
Assault2 (22.2%)
Other offences1 (11.1%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Charlotte Bay.

Local schools for Charlotte Bay

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Pacific Palms Public School

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Bungwahl Public School

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Great Lakes College Forster Campus

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Charlotte Bay.

What is the Charlotte Bay postcode?
Charlotte Bay is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Charlotte Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $420.
What schools are in Charlotte Bay?
There are 5 schools serving Charlotte Bay on this page, including Pacific Palms Public School, Bungwahl Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus.
How walkable is Charlotte Bay?
Charlotte Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Charlotte Bay?
Charlotte Bay is close to Blueys Beach, Pacific Palms, Boomerang Beach, Elizabeth Beach, Sandbar.
What is the population of Charlotte Bay?
Charlotte Bay has approximately 175 residents. The median age is 47.

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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