Cessnock City Council
Crangan Bay
Crangan Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Crangan Bay.
Crangan Bay (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Crangan Bay has roughly 3 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Crangan 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crangan Bay's population at 3, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3
Median age
65
Family households
–
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Crangan Bay.
Local schools for Crangan Bay
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Government School Catchment
Lake Munmorah Public School
Lake Munmorah High School
Nords Wharf 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 Crangan Bay.
- What is the Crangan Bay postcode?
- Crangan Bay is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Crangan Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Crangan Bay?
- There are 17 schools serving Crangan Bay on this page, including St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah Public School.
- How walkable is Crangan Bay?
- Crangan Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Crangan Bay?
- Crangan Bay is close to Chain Valley Bay, Wybung, Frazer Park, Lake Munmorah, Moonee.
- What is the population of Crangan Bay?
- Crangan Bay has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 65.
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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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