Kilaben Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,516
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Kilaben Bay.
The postcode for Kilaben Bay is 2283 (NSW).
Kilaben Bay (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Kilaben Bay has roughly 1,516 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.
Kilaben Bay 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kilaben Bay's population at 1,516, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% 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
1,516
Median age
47
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
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
1,516
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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 Kilaben Bay.
Local schools for Kilaben Bay
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Government School Catchment
Rathmines Public School
Toronto Public School
Toronto 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 Kilaben Bay.
- What is the Kilaben Bay postcode?
- Kilaben Bay is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Kilaben Bay?
- Kilaben Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2283, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kilaben Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Kilaben Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Kilaben Bay on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Rathmines Public School, Toronto Public School.
- How walkable is Kilaben Bay?
- Kilaben Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kilaben Bay?
- Kilaben Bay is close to Carey Bay, Toronto, Rathmines, Coal Point, Balmoral.
- What is the population of Kilaben Bay?
- The population of Kilaben Bay is approximately 1,516 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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