Pinny Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.3k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Pinny Beach.
The postcode for Pinny Beach is 2281 (NSW).
Pinny Beach (2281) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Pinny Beach 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.
Pinny Beach 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pinny Beach'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
–
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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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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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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 Pinny Beach.
Local schools for Pinny Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Swansea High School
Caves Beach Public School
Nords Wharf 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 Pinny Beach.
- What is the Pinny Beach postcode?
- Pinny Beach is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Pinny Beach?
- Pinny Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2281, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pinny Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Pinny Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Pinny Beach on this page, including Swansea High School, Caves Beach Public School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Pinny Beach?
- Pinny Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pinny Beach?
- Pinny Beach is close to Murrays Beach, Caves Beach, Middle Camp, Cams Wharf, Nords Wharf.
- What is the population of Pinny Beach?
- The population of Pinny Beach 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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