Jewells at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
2,452
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Jewells.
The postcode for Jewells is 2280 (NSW).
Jewells (2280) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Jewells has roughly 2,452 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.
Jewells scores 24/100 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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jewells's population at 2,452, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,452
Median age
45
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
2,452
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
94
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.
24
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jewells.
Local schools for Jewells
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Government School Catchment
Jewells Primary School
Windale Public School
Belmont North 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 Jewells.
- What is the Jewells postcode?
- Jewells is in the 2280 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Jewells?
- Jewells is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2280, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jewells?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Jewells?
- There are 20 schools serving Jewells on this page, including Jewells Primary School, St Pius X Primary School, Windale Public School.
- How walkable is Jewells?
- Jewells has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Jewells?
- Jewells is close to Bennetts Green, Belmont North, Windale, Floraville, Redhead.
- What is the population of Jewells?
- The population of Jewells is approximately 2,452 (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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