Freemans Waterhole at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
120
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Freemans Waterhole.
The postcode for Freemans Waterhole is 2323 (NSW).
Freemans Waterhole (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Freemans Waterhole has roughly 120 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Freemans Waterhole 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Freemans Waterhole's population at 120, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters (21% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
120
Median age
39
Family households
44%
Lone person
50%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
21%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
120
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
49
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
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Education
Schools in Freemans Waterhole.
Local schools for Freemans Waterhole
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Government School Catchment
Awaba Public School
Dora Creek Public School
Biraban 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 Freemans Waterhole.
- What is the Freemans Waterhole postcode?
- Freemans Waterhole is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Freemans Waterhole?
- Freemans Waterhole is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Freemans Waterhole?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Freemans Waterhole?
- There are 12 schools serving Freemans Waterhole on this page, including Awaba Public School, Avondale School, Toronto Adventist School.
- How walkable is Freemans Waterhole?
- Freemans Waterhole has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Freemans Waterhole?
- Freemans Waterhole is close to Ryhope, Brunkerville, Awaba, Eraring, Cooranbong.
- What is the population of Freemans Waterhole?
- The population of Freemans Waterhole is approximately 120 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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