Marks Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,861
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Marks Point.
The postcode for Marks Point is 2280 (NSW).
Marks Point (2280) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Marks Point has roughly 1,861 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Marks Point 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 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marks Point's population at 1,861, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,861
Median age
48
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$318/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
1,861
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
118
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 Marks Point.
Local schools for Marks Point
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Government School Catchment
Marks Point Public School
Blacksmiths Public School
Pelican Flat 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
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 Marks Point.
- What is the Marks Point postcode?
- Marks Point is in the 2280 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Marks Point?
- Marks Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2280, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Marks Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $318.
- What schools are in Marks Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Marks Point on this page, including Marks Point Public School, Blacksmiths Public School, Pelican Flat Public School.
- How walkable is Marks Point?
- Marks Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Marks Point?
- Marks Point is close to Belmont South, Pelican, Blacksmiths, Little Pelican, Belmont.
- What is the population of Marks Point?
- The population of Marks Point is approximately 1,861 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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