Whitebridge
NSW 2290 • Rest of NSW
About Whitebridge
Whitebridge is a leafy residential suburb of around 2,900 people in the City of Lake Macquarie, approximately 11 kilometres south of Newcastle CBD. Positioned on elevated land between the coast and Lake Macquarie, the suburb enjoys a quiet, established character with tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century and renovated homes. It falls within the Hunter Region and benefits from proximity to popular beaches at Dudley and Redhead.
The suburb centres around Whitebridge shopping village, which provides everyday essentials including a supermarket, cafes, and specialty shops. Nearby Charlestown Square offers major retail, while Dudley Beach and Glenrock State Conservation Area provide outstanding coastal recreation. Whitebridge attracts families and professionals who value the relaxed coastal lifestyle, good schools, and easy access to both Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's amenities without premium beachside prices.
Whitebridge falls under postcode 2290 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Charlestown electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 322/323 — Newcastle Interchange via Charlestown 35-40 min
- On Demand — Lake Macquarie On Demand service to Charlestown 10-15 min
Commute to Newcastle
🛣️ No direct train access. Lake Macquarie On Demand bus connects to Charlestown interchange for Newcastle services
Village shops are walkable for nearby residents; car needed for most daily errands and commuting
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Charlestown East Public School ICSEA 10364943 5173 James St
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Charlestown Public School ICSEA 10374943 4063 Frederick St
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Charlestown South Public School ICSEA 10754943 5827 9 Patricia Ave
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Hillsborough Public School ICSEA 10205695 HILLSBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL 83 WARATAH AVENUE
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32 Shelton Street
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Dudley Public School ICSEA 1095Ocean & Boundary Sts
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Pacific Hwy
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Coral Cres
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Hunter Sports High School ICSEA 9552025 Australian School Of The Year 2024 Aust
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Lakeside School ICSEA 9104943 8999 40-44 Coral Crescent
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47 Pacific Highway
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66 Felton Street
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64 Hillsborough Rd
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Newcastle Junior School ICSEA 9404943 3479 64 Hillsborough Rd
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Kahibah Public School ICSEA 10764943 4501 1 Symes Avenue
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Mount Hutton Public School ICSEA 9404948 8085 12 Dunkley Pde
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Redhead Public School ICSEA 10894944 7215 Hutchinson St
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Whitebridge High School ICSEA 10224943 3966 Lonus Ave
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 Whitebridge by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Whitebridge Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Whitebridge" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
12 state housing + 4 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 52
- 2. New Zealand 22
- 3. Scotland 14
- 4. Germany 11
- 5. Netherlands 11
- 6. Canada 10
- 7. Brazil 9
- 8. Italy 7
- 9. North Macedonia 7
- 10. Fiji 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)