Murrays Beach, NSW 2281 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Murrays Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2281, home to 882 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 92 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,303 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,040 /week
- Median family income
- $2,490 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $579 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Nords Wharf Public School
- Caves Beach Public School
- Swansea High School
- Gwandalan Public School
- Swansea Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Pacific Hwy
- Old Pacific Hwy Before Jetty Point Dr
- Cams Wharf Rd Opp Crangan Bay Dr
- Cams Wharf Rd After Raffertys Rd
- Pacific Hwy Before Wallarah Peninsula Trk
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 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, 41.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 78.5% of the 517 resolvable premises in Murrays Beach. 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: 78.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 16.6%
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 Murrays Beach?
Murrays Beach (NSW 2281) had 882 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Murrays Beach?
The median advertised rent in Murrays Beach is $579/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Murrays Beach?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Murrays Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nords Wharf Public School (2.5 km), Caves Beach Public School (2.5 km), Swansea High School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Murrays Beach?
Murrays Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (78.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Murrays Beach?
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 Murrays Beach?
In Murrays Beach, 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 (41.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Murrays Beach?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Murrays Beach centroid. 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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