Valentine
NSW 2280 • Rest of NSW
About Valentine
Valentine is a residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, situated along the eastern shoreline of Lake Macquarie approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Newcastle's CBD. With a population of 5,773 and an area of around 4.9 square kilometres, it forms part of the Greater Newcastle region and shares a postcode with nearby Belmont and Floraville. The suburb takes its name from Henry Valentine Joseph Geary, a property speculator who owned land in the area in the early 20th century.
Valentine offers a comfortable lakeside lifestyle with easy access to the calm waters of Lake Macquarie for swimming, boating and fishing. The suburb has a local shopping strip with a butcher, post office, GP, petrol station, newsagent and bowling club. Its predominantly owner-occupied housing stock and family-oriented community attract young families and older residents alike, with strong Anglican and Catholic populations reflecting its established demographic character. The median household income of around ,159 per week signals a solidly middle-class suburb.
Valentine 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
- 233, 234 — Charlestown Square / Westfield 20 min
- 220 — Newcastle Interchange 45 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Most residents drive; the Charlestown / Westfield retail hub is the main daily destination at around 8km
A local shopping strip provides basic daily needs on foot, but most major services, schools and employment centres require a car or bus. The lakefront foreshore is a pleasant walking and cycling area.
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 Valentine by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Valentine Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Valentine" under Suburb
Housing 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 187
- 2. New Zealand 56
- 3. South Africa 44
- 4. Germany 37
- 5. Scotland 33
- 6. United States 27
- 7. India 26
- 8. China 14
- 9. Malaysia 12
- 10. Netherlands 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)