Mirrabooka at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
809
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Mirrabooka.
The postcode for Mirrabooka is 2264 (NSW).
Mirrabooka (2264) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Mirrabooka has roughly 809 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.
Mirrabooka 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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mirrabooka's population at 809, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
809
Median age
42
Family households
75%
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)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$368/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
809
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mirrabooka.
Local schools for Mirrabooka
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Government School Catchment
Gwandalan Public School
Bonnells Bay Public School
Mannering Park 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 Mirrabooka.
- What is the Mirrabooka postcode?
- Mirrabooka is in the 2264 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Mirrabooka?
- Mirrabooka is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2264, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mirrabooka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $368.
- What schools are in Mirrabooka?
- There are 20 schools serving Mirrabooka on this page, including Brightwaters Christian College, Gwandalan Public School, Bonnells Bay Public School.
- How walkable is Mirrabooka?
- Mirrabooka has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Mirrabooka?
- Mirrabooka is close to Sunshine, Brightwaters, Silverwater, Yarrawonga Park, Balcolyn.
- What is the population of Mirrabooka?
- The population of Mirrabooka is approximately 809 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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