Lake Cathie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,296
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Lake Cathie.
The postcode for Lake Cathie is 2445 (NSW).
Lake Cathie (2445) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Lake Cathie has roughly 4,296 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Lake Cathie 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Cathie's population at 4,296, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,296
Median age
52
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
4,296
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
148
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Cathie.
Local schools for Lake Cathie
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Government School Catchment
Lake Cathie Public School
North Haven Public School
Non-Government Schools
The Nature School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Cathie.
- What is the Lake Cathie postcode?
- Lake Cathie is in the 2445 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Lake Cathie?
- Lake Cathie is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2445, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Cathie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Lake Cathie?
- There are 3 schools serving Lake Cathie on this page, including Lake Cathie Public School, The Nature School, North Haven Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Cathie?
- Lake Cathie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Lake Cathie?
- Lake Cathie is close to Bonny Hills, Lake Innes, Jolly Nose, Grants Beach, Bobs Creek.
- What is the population of Lake Cathie?
- The population of Lake Cathie is approximately 4,296 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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