Floraville
NSW 2280 • Rest of NSW
About Floraville
Floraville is a residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, part of the Greater Newcastle area in New South Wales, situated 17 kilometres south-west of Newcastle CBD on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie. The suburb had a population of 1,814 in the 2021 census across just 1.7 square kilometres. Originally subdivided in the 1920s, the area wasn't substantially developed until the 1960s.
Floraville offers a family-oriented lifestyle with a well-regarded primary school (est. 1967, ~550 students), lakeside recreation, and a mix of established homes. The suburb is close to Charlestown (7 km), which provides major shopping and services at Charlestown Square. Residents enjoy proximity to Lake Macquarie's waterways for boating and fishing, along with easy access to beaches via nearby Belmont. The community attracts families, professionals, and retirees seeking a quieter alternative to Newcastle with lakeside appeal.
Floraville falls under postcode 2280 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Swansea electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 269, 270 — Belmont, Charlestown, Newcastle 35-50 min to Newcastle
- 272 — Swansea, Caves Beach 20-30 min
Commute to Newcastle
🛣️ Charlestown Square (7 km) is the main shopping hub; good road access via Pacific Highway
Residential streets with some footpaths; local school walkable but car needed for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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65 John Fisher Rd
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Belmont High School ICSEA 9734945 0600 424 Pacific Highway
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Belmont North Public School ICSEA 9464945 4861 9 Nikkin Street
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Belmont Public School ICSEA 9564945 4858 Livingstone St
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Floraville Public School ICSEA 10264945 4845 78 Floraville Road
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Jewells Primary School ICSEA 10264948 7300 Lepton Pde
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Marks Point Public School ICSEA 9354945 4433 Findon St
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 Floraville by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Floraville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Floraville" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 34
- 2. New Zealand 13
- 3. Canada 12
- 4. South Africa 12
- 5. Scotland 11
- 6. United States 7
- 7. Fiji 4
- 8. Italy 4
- 9. Papua New Guinea 4
- 10. Philippines 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)