Middle Camp at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.3k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Middle Camp.
The postcode for Middle Camp is 2281 (NSW).
Middle Camp (2281) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Middle Camp has roughly 15,323 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.
Middle Camp 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, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Middle Camp's population at 15,323, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,323
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,323
Median age: 49
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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 Middle Camp.
Local schools for Middle Camp
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Government School Catchment
Nords Wharf Public School
Swansea High School
Caves Beach 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 Middle Camp.
- What is the Middle Camp postcode?
- Middle Camp is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Middle Camp?
- Middle Camp is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2281, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Middle Camp?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Middle Camp?
- There are 17 schools serving Middle Camp on this page, including Nords Wharf Public School, Swansea High School, Caves Beach Public School.
- How walkable is Middle Camp?
- Middle Camp has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Middle Camp?
- Middle Camp is close to Cams Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Pinny Beach, Nords Wharf, Murrays Beach.
- What is the population of Middle Camp?
- The population of Middle Camp is approximately 15,323 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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