Lake Cathie, NSW 2445 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lake Cathie is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2445, home to 4,296 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 295 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,296
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,275 /week
- Median personal income
- $658 /week
- Median family income
- $1,485 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,850
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Lake Cathie Public School
- North Haven Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Ernest St At Ocean Dr
- Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre
- Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr
- Ernest St At Monica Pl
- Chepana St After Kywong St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.2% of the 2,569 resolvable premises in Lake Cathie. 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: 53.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 40.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 160 across postcode 2445 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 violent offences, 37 theft, 20 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lake Cathie?
Lake Cathie (NSW 2445) had 4,296 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Lake Cathie?
The median advertised rent in Lake Cathie is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lake Cathie?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lake Cathie covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lake Cathie Public School (3.1 km), North Haven Public School (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lake Cathie?
Lake Cathie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lake Cathie?
Across postcode 2445, 160 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (50), theft (37), property damage (20). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Lake Cathie?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lake Cathie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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