Freemans Waterhole, NSW 2323 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Freemans Waterhole is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2323, home to 120 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $619 /week
- Median personal income
- $450 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,709
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Awaba Public School
- Wakefield School
- Blackalls Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Freemans Springs Caravan Park, Freemans Dr
- Freemans Milkbar, Freemans Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 park or reserve
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, 22.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 9 resolvable premises in Freemans Waterhole. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,327 across postcode 2323 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 648 theft, 612 violent offences, 321 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Freemans Waterhole?
Freemans Waterhole (NSW 2323) had 120 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Freemans Waterhole?
The median advertised rent in Freemans Waterhole is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Freemans Waterhole?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Freemans Waterhole covering government sectors. Nearest include: Awaba Public School (5.7 km), Wakefield School (7.9 km), Blackalls Park Public School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Freemans Waterhole?
Freemans Waterhole is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Freemans Waterhole?
Across postcode 2323, 2,327 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (648), violent (612), vehicle theft (321). 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 Freemans Waterhole?
In Freemans Waterhole, 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 (22 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Freemans Waterhole?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Freemans Waterhole 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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