Cessnock City Council

Kingfisher Shores

NSW2259

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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Day to day

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

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

160

Median age: 41

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (25.0%)
Sexual offences1 (25.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (25.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (25.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

50

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Kingfisher Shores.

Local schools for Kingfisher Shores

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Government School Catchment

Mannering Park Public School

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Lake Munmorah High School

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Lake Munmorah 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

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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.

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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