Rathmines, NSW 2283 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rathmines is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2283, home to 2,076 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,076
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,517 /week
- Median personal income
- $728 /week
- Median family income
- $1,809 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Biraban Public School
- Toronto High School
- Blackalls Park Public School
- Toronto Public School
- Rathmines Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops
- Toronto SDA School, Parkside Pde
- St Josephs Primary School, Kilaben Bay
- Milford St After Yanco Cres
- Toronto Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Wangi Rd
- Wangi Rd Opp Toronto Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 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, 35.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.9% of the 1,070 resolvable premises in Rathmines. 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: 51.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 23.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,240 across postcode 2283 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 468 violent offences, 207 theft, 146 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rathmines?
Rathmines (NSW 2283) had 2,076 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Rathmines?
The median advertised rent in Rathmines is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rathmines?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rathmines covering government sectors. Nearest include: Biraban Public School (1.3 km), Toronto High School (1.5 km), Blackalls Park Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rathmines?
Rathmines is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rathmines?
Across postcode 2283, 1,240 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (468), theft (207), property damage (146). 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 Rathmines?
In Rathmines, 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 (35.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rathmines?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rathmines 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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