Lake Macquarie City Council

Nords Wharf

NSW2281

Nords Wharf at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

895

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Nords Wharf.

The postcode for Nords Wharf is 2281 (NSW).

Nords Wharf (2281) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.

Nords Wharf has roughly 895 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Nords Wharf 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Nords Wharf's population at 895, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

895

Median age

44

Family households

77%

Lone person

21%

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)

$370/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$400/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

895

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

28

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft11 (39.3%)
Assault4 (14.3%)
Other offences4 (14.3%)
Malicious damage to property4 (14.3%)
Sexual offences2 (7.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Nords Wharf.

Local schools for Nords Wharf

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Government School Catchment

Nords Wharf Public School

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Gwandalan Public School

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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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Nords Wharf.

What is the Nords Wharf postcode?
Nords Wharf is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
Where is Nords Wharf?
Nords Wharf is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2281, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
What is the average rent in Nords Wharf?
The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $400.
What schools are in Nords Wharf?
There are 18 schools serving Nords Wharf on this page, including Nords Wharf Public School, Gwandalan Public School, Caves Beach Public School.
How walkable is Nords Wharf?
Nords Wharf has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Nords Wharf?
Nords Wharf is close to Cams Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Middle Camp, Gwandalan, Point Wolstoncroft.
What is the population of Nords Wharf?
The population of Nords Wharf is approximately 895 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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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