Warners Bay at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
8,237
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Warners Bay.
The postcode for Warners Bay is 2282 (NSW).
Warners Bay (2282) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Warners Bay has roughly 8,237 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.
Warners Bay scores 12/100 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, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Warners Bay's population at 8,237, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,237
Median age
46
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
8,237
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
444
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Warners Bay.
Local schools for Warners Bay
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Government School Catchment
Warners Bay Public School
Eleebana Public School
Warners Bay High 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 Warners Bay.
- What is the Warners Bay postcode?
- Warners Bay is in the 2282 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Warners Bay?
- Warners Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2282, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Warners Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Warners Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Warners Bay on this page, including Warners Bay Public School, St Mary's Primary School, Eleebana Public School.
- How walkable is Warners Bay?
- Warners Bay has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Warners Bay?
- Warners Bay is close to Tingira Heights, Mount Hutton, Eleebana, Lakelands, Croudace Bay.
- What is the population of Warners Bay?
- The population of Warners Bay is approximately 8,237 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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