Balcolyn, NSW 2264 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Balcolyn is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2264, home to 1,002 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 90 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,525 /week
- Median personal income
- $704 /week
- Median family income
- $1,853 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Wangi Wangi Public School
- Bonnells Bay Public School
- Arcadia Vale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops
- Bay St At Helena St
- 67 Bay St
- Bay St Opp 67
- Bay St At Centour St
- Bay St Opp Centour St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 parks and reserves
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 45.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.9% of the 480 resolvable premises in Balcolyn. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 51.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 986 across postcode 2264 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 284 violent offences, 263 theft, 114 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balcolyn?
Balcolyn (NSW 2264) had 1,002 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Balcolyn?
The median advertised rent in Balcolyn is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Balcolyn?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Balcolyn covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wangi Wangi Public School (3.8 km), Bonnells Bay Public School (3.9 km), Arcadia Vale Public School (4.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Balcolyn?
Balcolyn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Balcolyn?
Across postcode 2264, 986 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (284), theft (263), property damage (114). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Balcolyn?
In Balcolyn, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (45.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Balcolyn?
20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Balcolyn centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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