Smiths Lake at a glance
Population
1,332
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Smiths Lake.
The postcode for Smiths Lake is 2428 (NSW).
Smiths Lake (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Smiths Lake has roughly 1,332 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smiths Lake's population at 1,332, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,332
Median age
49
Family households
72%
Lone person
27%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,332
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
71
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smiths Lake.
Local schools for Smiths Lake
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Government School Catchment
Bungwahl Public School
Pacific Palms Public School
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
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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 Smiths Lake.
- What is the Smiths Lake postcode?
- Smiths Lake is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Smiths Lake?
- Smiths Lake is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2428, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smiths Lake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Smiths Lake?
- There are 3 schools serving Smiths Lake on this page, including Bungwahl Public School, Pacific Palms Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus.
- What suburbs are near Smiths Lake?
- Smiths Lake is close to Sandbar, Tarbuck Bay, Charlotte Bay, Blueys Beach, Pacific Palms.
- What is the population of Smiths Lake?
- The population of Smiths Lake is approximately 1,332 (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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