Holmesville, NSW 2286 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Holmesville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2286, home to 1,413 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area and roughly 109 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,413
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,884 /week
- Median personal income
- $743 /week
- Median family income
- $2,032 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- West Wallsend High School
- Wakefield School
- West Wallsend Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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, 32.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 58.1% of the 561 resolvable premises in Holmesville. 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 Premises: 41.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 58.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 204 across postcode 2286 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 64 violent offences, 36 vehicle theft, 32 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holmesville?
Holmesville (NSW 2286) had 1,413 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Holmesville?
The median advertised rent in Holmesville is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Holmesville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Holmesville covering government sectors. Nearest include: West Wallsend High School (4.7 km), Wakefield School (4.8 km), West Wallsend Public School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Holmesville?
Holmesville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Holmesville?
Across postcode 2286, 204 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (64), vehicle theft (36), property damage (32). 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 Holmesville?
In Holmesville, 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 (32.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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