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Lake Munmorah

NSW 2259 • Greater Sydney

5,084
Population (2021)
$32,500
Median Income
5.71 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
LakesideNatureAffordableFamily-FriendlyCentral Coast

About Lake Munmorah

Lake Munmorah is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of NSW, situated between the beautiful Munmorah State Conservation Area and Lake Munmorah itself, approximately 100 kilometres north of Sydney. With around 5,000 residents and a median income of $46,000, the suburb offers affordable housing options compared to more southern Central Coast areas. The community includes families, retirees, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle with easy access to natural attractions.

The suburb's main draw is its proximity to stunning natural environments – residents can explore coastal walking tracks, pristine beaches like Catherine Hill Bay and Caves Beach, and the wetlands of Lake Munmorah. Local amenities include the Lake Munmorah shopping village, schools, and sporting facilities. The area attracts those who appreciate bushland living, fishing, and birdwatching while remaining within commuting distance of Newcastle and Sydney via the M1 motorway.

Lake Munmorah falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Swansea electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2259
Urban Area
Wyong - North-East
LGA / Council
Central Coast
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Swansea
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.19°, 151.57°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.71 km²
Elevation
13m

🛒 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 Lake Munmorah by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Lake Munmorah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
50 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,248
Census 2021
5,084
▼ 3.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,092
Income 2021
$32,500
▲ 20.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,269
Born Overseas 574

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 209
  • 2. New Zealand 87
  • 3. Germany 28
  • 4. Scotland 22
  • 5. Netherlands 17
  • 6. United States 15
  • 7. Italy 14
  • 8. Malta 14
  • 9. Ireland 13
  • 10. Philippines 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,335
Australian 2,218
Irish 573
Scottish 490
Australian Aboriginal 261
German 207
Italian 119
Maltese 69
Dutch 58
New Zealander 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,495
Both parents born in Australia
726
Both parents born overseas
616
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
57.0%
No Religion
36.3%
Islam
0.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
243 (4.8%)
5-14 years
525 (10.3%)
15-19 years
268 (5.3%)
20-24 years
234 (4.6%)
25-34 years
512 (10.1%)
35-44 years
469 (9.2%)
45-54 years
551 (10.8%)
55-64 years
726 (14.3%)
65-74 years
796 (15.7%)
75-84 years
611 (12.0%)
85+ years
156 (3.1%)

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