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Eleebana

NSW 2282 • Rest of NSW

6,460
Population (2021)
$46,800
Median Income
4.21 km²
Area
$495/wk
Median Rent
LakesideFamily-FriendlyEstablishedAffluentQuiet

About Eleebana

Eleebana is a well-established lakeside suburb situated on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area, approximately 15 kilometres south of Newcastle. Home to 6,460 residents across 4.2 square kilometres, the suburb has a predominantly Anglo-Australian character with a median age of 45 and a high proportion of married couples and long-term owner-occupiers. Household incomes are comfortably above the national average, reflecting the suburb's appeal to settled families and professionals who value the peaceful waterfront setting.

Eleebana's position on Lake Macquarie — Australia's largest coastal lake — is its defining attribute, with residents enjoying direct access to calm waters ideal for boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation. The suburb is quiet and predominantly residential, with tree-lined streets and a strong community atmosphere. Nearby Charlestown Square, one of the Hunter region's largest shopping centres, provides comprehensive retail, dining, and services, while good road links to Newcastle and the Hunter Expressway support straightforward commuting for working residents.

Eleebana falls under postcode 2282 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Charlestown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2282
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - East
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Charlestown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.99°, 151.65°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
4.21 km²
Elevation
45m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Eleebana by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Eleebana Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Eleebana" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$495
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
45 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.2%

0 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,760
Census 2021
6,460
▲ 12.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,248
Income 2021
$46,800
▲ 16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,467
Born Overseas 879

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 254
  • 2. New Zealand 72
  • 3. South Africa 61
  • 4. Scotland 47
  • 5. Germany 38
  • 6. China 31
  • 7. India 26
  • 8. Netherlands 26
  • 9. United States 16
  • 10. Ireland 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,908
Australian 2,803
Scottish 891
Irish 745
German 299
Australian Aboriginal 154
Italian 146
Dutch 108
Chinese 103
Polish 73

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,424
Both parents born in Australia
1,078
Both parents born overseas
802
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.1%
No Religion
41.8%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
312 (4.8%)
5-14 years
908 (14.1%)
15-19 years
440 (6.8%)
20-24 years
297 (4.6%)
25-34 years
395 (6.1%)
35-44 years
791 (12.2%)
45-54 years
883 (13.7%)
55-64 years
847 (13.1%)
65-74 years
868 (13.4%)
75-84 years
551 (8.5%)
85+ years
171 (2.6%)

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