Dora Creek at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,739
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Dora Creek.
The postcode for Dora Creek is 2264 (NSW).
Dora Creek (2264) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Dora Creek has roughly 1,739 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.
Dora Creek scores 4/100 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dora Creek's population at 1,739, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,739
Median age
51
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,739
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
178
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.
4
20
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dora Creek.
Local schools for Dora Creek
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Government School Catchment
Dora Creek Public School
Morisset Public School
Morisset 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 Dora Creek.
- What is the Dora Creek postcode?
- Dora Creek is in the 2264 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Dora Creek?
- Dora Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2264, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dora Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Dora Creek?
- There are 17 schools serving Dora Creek on this page, including Dora Creek Public School, Heritage College Lake Macquarie, Morisset Public School.
- How walkable is Dora Creek?
- Dora Creek has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Dora Creek?
- Dora Creek is close to Eraring, Morisset, Bonnells Bay, Cooranbong, Myuna Bay.
- What is the population of Dora Creek?
- The population of Dora Creek is approximately 1,739 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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