Eleebana at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,460
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Eleebana.
The postcode for Eleebana is 2282 (NSW).
Eleebana (2282) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Eleebana has roughly 6,460 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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What it’s like to live here.
Eleebana 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eleebana's population at 6,460, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,460
Median age
45
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
6,460
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
148
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eleebana.
Local schools for Eleebana
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Government School Catchment
Eleebana Public School
Valentine Public School
Warners Bay 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 Eleebana.
- What is the Eleebana postcode?
- Eleebana is in the 2282 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Eleebana?
- Eleebana is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2282, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eleebana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Eleebana?
- There are 20 schools serving Eleebana on this page, including Eleebana Public School, Valentine Public School, Warners Bay Public School.
- How walkable is Eleebana?
- Eleebana has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eleebana?
- Eleebana is close to Croudace Bay, Bolton Point, Valentine, Warners Bay, Marmong Point.
- What is the population of Eleebana?
- The population of Eleebana is approximately 6,460 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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