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Floraville

NSW 2280 • Rest of NSW

1,814
Population (2021)
$110,656
Median Household Income
1.36 km²
Area
$405/wk
Median Rent
LakesideFamily-FriendlyEstablishedGreater Newcastle

About Floraville

Floraville is a residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, part of the Greater Newcastle area in New South Wales, situated 17 kilometres south-west of Newcastle CBD on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie. The suburb had a population of 1,814 in the 2021 census across just 1.7 square kilometres. Originally subdivided in the 1920s, the area wasn't substantially developed until the 1960s.

Floraville offers a family-oriented lifestyle with a well-regarded primary school (est. 1967, ~550 students), lakeside recreation, and a mix of established homes. The suburb is close to Charlestown (7 km), which provides major shopping and services at Charlestown Square. Residents enjoy proximity to Lake Macquarie's waterways for boating and fishing, along with easy access to beaches via nearby Belmont. The community attracts families, professionals, and retirees seeking a quieter alternative to Newcastle with lakeside appeal.

Floraville falls under postcode 2280 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Swansea electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2280
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - East
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Swansea
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.01°, 151.66°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.36 km²
Elevation
80m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Floraville for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.3M
28 sales · ▲ 18.3% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$682K
7 sales · ▼ 1.9% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$405
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,123
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Belmont
2.5 km
30 min
Morisset
12 km
Central Coast & Newcastle Line

Bus Services

  • 269, 270 — Belmont, Charlestown, Newcastle 35-50 min to Newcastle
  • 272 — Swansea, Caves Beach 20-30 min

Commute to Newcastle

Distance
17 km
By Train
25-35 min (from Belmont)
By Bus
40-50 min
By Car (Peak)
25-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Charlestown Square (7 km) is the main shopping hub; good road access via Pacific Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Residential streets with some footpaths; local school walkable but car needed for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area, which contains Floraville. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
216.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.6%
Motor vehicle theft
229.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
376.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
409.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.1%
View all 62 offence types for Lake Macquarie →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,856
Census 2021
1,814
▼ 2.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$36,816
Personal Income 2021
$46,020
▲ 25.0% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$46,020 / yr
$885/wk
Household
$110,656 / yr
$2128/wk
Family
$126,152 / yr
$2426/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,623
Born Overseas 150

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 34
  • 2. New Zealand 13
  • 3. Canada 12
  • 4. South Africa 12
  • 5. Scotland 11
  • 6. United States 7
  • 7. Fiji 4
  • 8. Italy 4
  • 9. Papua New Guinea 4
  • 10. Philippines 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 875
English 811
Scottish 229
Irish 213
German 83
Australian Aboriginal 74
Italian 45
Dutch 29
Chinese 26
Welsh 16

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,364
Both parents born in Australia
188
Both parents born overseas
221
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.0%
No Religion
40.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
90 (5.0%)
5-14 years
288 (15.9%)
15-19 years
142 (7.8%)
20-24 years
117 (6.4%)
25-34 years
159 (8.8%)
35-44 years
241 (13.3%)
45-54 years
263 (14.5%)
55-64 years
223 (12.3%)
65-74 years
192 (10.6%)
75-84 years
83 (4.6%)
85+ years
23 (1.3%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Floraville known for? +

Floraville offers a family-oriented lifestyle with a well-regarded primary school (est.

How far is Floraville from Sydney CBD? +

Floraville is approximately 17 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 25-30 min in peak hour and 20 min off-peak.

Does Floraville have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Belmont (2.5 km away, approximately 30 min walk) on the Hunter Line (Newcastle Interchange to Teralba). Bus services include 269, 270, running to Belmont, Charlestown, Newcastle in approximately 35-50 min to Newcastle.

What is the population of Floraville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Floraville has a population of 1,814 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Floraville a good place to live? +

Floraville is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. 1967, ~550 students), lakeside recreation, and a mix of established homes.

What is the postcode for Floraville? +

The postcode for Floraville is 2280. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Floraville? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Floraville is about $885 per week (around $46,000 per year). The median household income is $2,128 per week and the median family income is $2,426 per week.

What is the median house price in Floraville? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,301,000, up 18.3% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $682,000, down 1.9% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Floraville? +

The median age in Floraville is 40. The largest age group is 5–14 (288 residents, around 16%). Around 29% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Floraville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Floraville is part of the Lake Macquarie LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Floraville? +

In Floraville, the median weekly rent is $405, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,123 (2021 Census).