Cams Wharf, NSW 2281 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cams Wharf is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2281, home to 182 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 97 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,385 /week
- Median personal income
- $774 /week
- Median family income
- $1,666 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Nords Wharf Public School
- Gwandalan Public School
- Caves Beach Public School
- Swansea High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Cams Wharf Rd Opp Crangan Bay Dr
- Cams Wharf Rd After Raffertys Rd
- Pacific Hwy At Nords Wharf Rd
- Pacific Hwy
- Nords Wharf Rd After Government Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 7 parks and reserves
- 3 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, 37.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 223 resolvable premises in Cams Wharf. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 896 across postcode 2281 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 240 other offences, 222 violent offences, 135 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cams Wharf?
Cams Wharf (NSW 2281) had 182 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Cams Wharf?
The median advertised rent in Cams Wharf is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cams Wharf?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Cams Wharf covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nords Wharf Public School (1.4 km), Gwandalan Public School (3.2 km), Caves Beach Public School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cams Wharf?
Cams Wharf is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cams Wharf?
Across postcode 2281, 896 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (240), violent (222), theft (135). 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 Cams Wharf?
In Cams Wharf, 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 (37 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cams Wharf?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cams Wharf centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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