Coal Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,749
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Coal Point.
The postcode for Coal Point is 2283 (NSW).
Coal Point (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Coal Point has roughly 1,749 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Coal Point 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 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coal Point's population at 1,749, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,749
Median age
52
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
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)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
1,749
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
35
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coal Point.
Local schools for Coal Point
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Government School Catchment
Coal Point Public School
Rathmines Public School
Toronto 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 Coal Point.
- What is the Coal Point postcode?
- Coal Point is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Coal Point?
- Coal Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2283, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coal Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Coal Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Coal Point on this page, including Coal Point Public School, Rathmines Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Coal Point?
- Coal Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Coal Point?
- Coal Point is close to Carey Bay, Kilaben Bay, Fishing Point, Rathmines, Buttaba.
- What is the population of Coal Point?
- The population of Coal Point is approximately 1,749 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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