Marks Point, NSW 2280 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marks Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2280, home to 1,861 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area and roughly 103 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,861
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,122 /week
- Median personal income
- $659 /week
- Median family income
- $1,638 /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
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $318 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Floraville Public School
- Belmont North Public School
- Belmont High School
- Belmont Public School
- Valentine Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 106 bus stops
- Floraville Rd At Sampson Av
- Floraville Rd Opp Sampson Av
- Floraville Rd At Fairweather Av
- Floraville Rd Opp Fairweather Av
- Marks Oval, Floraville Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 19 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, 30.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 75.7% of the 1,011 resolvable premises in Marks Point. 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: 24.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 75.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,340 across postcode 2280 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 386 violent offences, 345 theft, 147 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marks Point?
Marks Point (NSW 2280) had 1,861 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Marks Point?
The median advertised rent in Marks Point is $318/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marks Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Marks Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Floraville Public School (0.6 km), Belmont North Public School (0.8 km), Belmont High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marks Point?
Marks Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (75.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marks Point?
Across postcode 2280, 1,340 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (386), theft (345), property damage (147). 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 Marks Point?
In Marks Point, 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 (30.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marks Point?
106 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marks Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 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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