Cessnock City Council
Kingfisher Shores
Kingfisher Shores at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
160
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Kingfisher Shores.
Kingfisher Shores (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Kingfisher Shores has roughly 160 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Kingfisher Shores 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kingfisher Shores's population at 160, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
160
Median age
41
Family households
68%
Lone person
32%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
160
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kingfisher Shores.
Local schools for Kingfisher Shores
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Government School Catchment
Mannering Park Public School
Lake Munmorah High School
Lake Munmorah Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Kingfisher Shores.
- What is the Kingfisher Shores postcode?
- Kingfisher Shores is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kingfisher Shores?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in Kingfisher Shores?
- There are 20 schools serving Kingfisher Shores on this page, including Mannering Park Public School, St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah High School.
- How walkable is Kingfisher Shores?
- Kingfisher Shores has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Kingfisher Shores?
- Kingfisher Shores is close to Chain Valley Bay, Doyalson North, Mannering Park, Lake Munmorah, Crangan Bay.
- What is the population of Kingfisher Shores?
- Kingfisher Shores has approximately 160 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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