Kotara South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,267
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Kotara South.
The postcode for Kotara South is 2289 (NSW).
Kotara South (2289) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Kotara South has roughly 1,267 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.
Kotara South 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kotara South's population at 1,267, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,267
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$378/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,267
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
41
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 Kotara South.
Local schools for Kotara South
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Government School Catchment
Kotara South Public School
Garden Suburb Public School
Kotara 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 Kotara South.
- What is the Kotara South postcode?
- Kotara South is in the 2289 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Kotara South?
- Kotara South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2289, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kotara South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $378.
- What schools are in Kotara South?
- There are 20 schools serving Kotara South on this page, including Kotara South Public School, St James' Primary School, Garden Suburb Public School.
- How walkable is Kotara South?
- Kotara South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kotara South?
- Kotara South is close to Kotara, Kotara East, Garden Suburb, Charlestown, Hillsborough.
- What is the population of Kotara South?
- The population of Kotara South is approximately 1,267 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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