Bennetts Green
NSW 2290 • New South Wales
About Bennetts Green
Bennetts Green is a small locality in the City of Lake Macquarie LGA, positioned approximately 14 kilometres south-west of Newcastle and 5 kilometres south of Charlestown in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. Covering around 4.5 km², the locality sits between the more established suburbs of Gateshead, Windale, and Jewells, and is close to the popular coastal headland at Redhead. The 2021 Census recorded a population of zero, indicating the area functions primarily as open land rather than an active residential community.
Although Bennetts Green itself is largely unpopulated, it is surrounded by established Lake Macquarie suburbs offering a full range of suburban amenities, including the Charlestown Square shopping centre, schools, and Lake Macquarie's extensive waterfront. The nearby Redhead Beach and Dudley Beach are popular destinations for surf and coastal recreation, while the area's green spaces contribute to the broader greenway network of Lake Macquarie. Future residential development on the fringes of the locality may see population growth as Lake Macquarie continues to expand.
Bennetts Green falls under postcode 2290 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Swansea electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional bus links via Charlestown — Charlestown / Newcastle CBD ~20-30 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport for most residents in the area
Low-density area without significant local commercial or retail amenity; car required for most daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Charlestown East Public School ICSEA 10364943 5173 James St
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Charlestown Public School ICSEA 10374943 4063 Frederick St
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Charlestown South Public School ICSEA 10754943 5827 9 Patricia Ave
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Hillsborough Public School ICSEA 10205695 HILLSBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL 83 WARATAH AVENUE
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32 Shelton Street
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Dudley Public School ICSEA 1095Ocean & Boundary Sts
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Pacific Hwy
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Coral Cres
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Hunter Sports High School ICSEA 9552025 Australian School Of The Year 2024 Aust
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Lakeside School ICSEA 9104943 8999 40-44 Coral Crescent
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47 Pacific Highway
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66 Felton Street
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64 Hillsborough Rd
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Newcastle Junior School ICSEA 9404943 3479 64 Hillsborough Rd
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Kahibah Public School ICSEA 10764943 4501 1 Symes Avenue
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Mount Hutton Public School ICSEA 9404948 8085 12 Dunkley Pde
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Redhead Public School ICSEA 10894944 7215 Hutchinson St
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Whitebridge High School ICSEA 10224943 3966 Lonus Ave
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bennetts Green by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bennetts Green Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bennetts Green" under Suburb
