Lake Cathie

NSW 2445 • Rest of NSW

4,296
Population (2021)
$34,216
Median Income
19.20 km²
Area
-1m
Elevation

About Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Port Macquarie-Hastings (Area) area. With a population of 4,296 and a median income of $34,216, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 19.20 km² at an elevation of -1m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Lake Cathie provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Lake Cathie falls under postcode 2445 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2445
Urban Area
Hastings
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.55°, 152.84°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
19.20 km²
Elevation
-1m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Lot 2 Ocean Drive Lake Cathie 2445 NSW

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,850
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
52 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,494
Census 2021
4,296
23.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,480
Income 2021
$34,216
34.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,710
Born Overseas 459

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 188
  • 2. New Zealand 58
  • 3. Scotland 25
  • 4. Germany 19
  • 5. United States 17
  • 6. Netherlands 15
  • 7. Philippines 14
  • 8. Malta 12
  • 9. Canada 10
  • 10. Thailand 10
  • 11. China 7
  • 12. Wales 7
  • 13. India 6
  • 14. Brazil 5
  • 15. Hong Kong 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,970
Australian 1,964
Scottish 562
Irish 509
Australian Aboriginal 194
German 183
Italian 98
Dutch 76
Maltese 36
Chinese 31

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,099
Both parents born in Australia
562
Both parents born overseas
491
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.5%
No Religion
38.4%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
174 (4.1%)
5-14 years
527 (12.3%)
15-19 years
229 (5.3%)
20-24 years
156 (3.6%)
25-34 years
271 (6.3%)
35-44 years
402 (9.4%)
45-54 years
539 (12.5%)
55-64 years
648 (15.1%)
65-74 years
817 (19.0%)
75-84 years
457 (10.6%)
85+ years
80 (1.9%)

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