Hawks Nest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,413
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Hawks Nest.
The postcode for Hawks Nest is 2324 (NSW).
Hawks Nest (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Hawks Nest has roughly 1,413 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Hawks Nest 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawks Nest's population at 1,413, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,413
Median age
61
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
1,413
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
98
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 Hawks Nest.
Local schools for Hawks Nest
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Government School Catchment
Tea Gardens Public School
Shoal Bay Public School
Tomaree 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 Hawks Nest.
- What is the Hawks Nest postcode?
- Hawks Nest is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Hawks Nest?
- Hawks Nest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hawks Nest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Hawks Nest?
- There are 10 schools serving Hawks Nest on this page, including Tea Gardens Public School, Shoal Bay Public School, St Michael's Primary School.
- How walkable is Hawks Nest?
- Hawks Nest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hawks Nest?
- Hawks Nest is close to Tea Gardens, Nelson Bay, Pindimar, Shoal Bay, Corlette.
- What is the population of Hawks Nest?
- The population of Hawks Nest is approximately 1,413 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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