Fennell Bay at a glance
Population
1,780
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Fennell Bay.
The postcode for Fennell Bay is 2283 (NSW).
Fennell Bay (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Fennell Bay has roughly 1,780 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fennell Bay's population at 1,780, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,780
Median age
45
Family households
71%
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)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$368/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,780
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
81
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fennell Bay.
Local schools for Fennell Bay
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Government School Catchment
Fennell Bay Public School
Toronto Public School
Fassifern 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 Fennell Bay.
- What is the Fennell Bay postcode?
- Fennell Bay is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Fennell Bay?
- Fennell Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2283, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fennell Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $368.
- What schools are in Fennell Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Fennell Bay on this page, including Fennell Bay Public School, Charlton Christian College, Toronto Public School.
- What suburbs are near Fennell Bay?
- Fennell Bay is close to Woodrising, Blackalls Park, Fassifern, Bolton Point, Marmong Point.
- What is the population of Fennell Bay?
- The population of Fennell Bay is approximately 1,780 (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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