Macquarie Hills
NSW 2285 • Rest of NSW
About Macquarie Hills
Macquarie Hills is a residential suburb situated in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, approximately 15 kilometres west of Newcastle's CBD. Home to around 3,605 residents with a median age of 35, it is a predominantly young, family-oriented community nestled between Cardiff and Boolaroo near the northern shores of Lake Macquarie. The suburb covers 2.3 square kilometres of elevated terrain at around 48 metres above sea level, offering glimpses of the lake and surrounding bushland.
Macquarie Hills offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with easy access to Cardiff's shopping and services, including Cardiff train station for commuters heading to Newcastle. The suburb is popular with young families and tradespeople, reflected in its strong Christian community and above-average household size. Nearby Lake Macquarie provides boating, fishing and waterfront recreation, while Cardiff's commercial district covers everyday needs. The area has seen steady population growth and offers relatively affordable housing compared to Newcastle's inner suburbs.
Macquarie Hills falls under postcode 2285 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 133, 140 — Cardiff / Charlestown / Newcastle 30-45 min to Newcastle
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Cardiff Station is the closest rail access; bus services connect to Charlestown and Newcastle
Primarily a residential suburb with limited local amenities on foot. Cardiff's shops and services are a short drive away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cardiff High School ICSEA 9864954 9966 Boronia St
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Cardiff North Public School ICSEA 10144954 0404 Wansbeck Valley Rd
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Cardiff Public School ICSEA 10004954 0475 Macquarie Rd
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Glendale East Public School ICSEA 9564954 9551 8 Margot Ave
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Cardiff South Public School ICSEA 10174954 7296 9 Lake Avenue
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Edgeworth Heights Public School ICSEA 9694958 1180 Ridley St
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Edgeworth Public School ICSEA 9674958 1831 Minmi Rd
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Glendale High School ICSEA 9562A Oaklands St
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326 Lake Rd
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 Macquarie Hills by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Macquarie Hills Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Macquarie Hills" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
6 state housing + 3 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 53
- 2. New Zealand 33
- 3. Germany 22
- 4. Philippines 21
- 5. South Africa 17
- 6. United States 13
- 7. India 12
- 8. Thailand 10
- 9. Vietnam 9
- 10. China 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)