Rathmines at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,076
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Rathmines.
The postcode for Rathmines is 2283 (NSW).
Rathmines (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Rathmines has roughly 2,076 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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What it’s like to live here.
Rathmines 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, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rathmines's population at 2,076, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,076
Median age
47
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
2,076
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
75
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rathmines.
Local schools for Rathmines
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Government School Catchment
Rathmines Public School
Arcadia Vale Public School
Coal Point 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 Rathmines.
- What is the Rathmines postcode?
- Rathmines is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Rathmines?
- Rathmines is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2283, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rathmines?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Rathmines?
- There are 20 schools serving Rathmines on this page, including Rathmines Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Toronto Adventist School.
- How walkable is Rathmines?
- Rathmines has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Rathmines?
- Rathmines is close to Balmoral, Buttaba, Kilaben Bay, Fishing Point, Toronto.
- What is the population of Rathmines?
- The population of Rathmines is approximately 2,076 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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