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Whitebridge

NSW 2290 • Rest of NSW

2,900
Population (2021)
$48,516
Median Income
5.28 km²
Area
86m
Elevation
CoastalFamily-FriendlyEstablishedNature Access

About Whitebridge

Whitebridge is a leafy residential suburb of around 2,900 people in the City of Lake Macquarie, approximately 11 kilometres south of Newcastle CBD. Positioned on elevated land between the coast and Lake Macquarie, the suburb enjoys a quiet, established character with tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century and renovated homes. It falls within the Hunter Region and benefits from proximity to popular beaches at Dudley and Redhead.

The suburb centres around Whitebridge shopping village, which provides everyday essentials including a supermarket, cafes, and specialty shops. Nearby Charlestown Square offers major retail, while Dudley Beach and Glenrock State Conservation Area provide outstanding coastal recreation. Whitebridge attracts families and professionals who value the relaxed coastal lifestyle, good schools, and easy access to both Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's amenities without premium beachside prices.

Whitebridge falls under postcode 2290 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Charlestown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2290
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - North
LGA
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Charlestown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.97°, 151.72°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
5.28 km²
Elevation
86m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Adamstown
7 km
Drive only
Charlestown (bus hub)
3 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • 322/323 — Newcastle Interchange via Charlestown 35-40 min
  • On Demand — Lake Macquarie On Demand service to Charlestown 10-15 min

Commute to Newcastle

Distance
11 km
By Bus
35-45 min (via Charlestown)
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ No direct train access. Lake Macquarie On Demand bus connects to Charlestown interchange for Newcastle services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Village shops are walkable for nearby residents; car needed for most daily errands and commuting

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,612
Census 2021
2,900
▲ 11.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,516
Income 2021
$48,516
▲ 36.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,541
Born Overseas 245

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 52
  • 2. New Zealand 22
  • 3. Scotland 14
  • 4. Germany 11
  • 5. Netherlands 11
  • 6. Canada 10
  • 7. Brazil 9
  • 8. Italy 7
  • 9. North Macedonia 7
  • 10. Fiji 6
  • 11. China 5
  • 12. Hong Kong 4
  • 13. Pakistan 4
  • 14. United States 4
  • 15. India 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,257
English 1,215
Scottish 364
Irish 362
Italian 129
German 125
Australian Aboriginal 106
Dutch 52
Welsh 39
Chinese 33

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,077
Both parents born in Australia
340
Both parents born overseas
355
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.2%
No Religion
46.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.1%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
158 (5.4%)
5-14 years
418 (14.4%)
15-19 years
160 (5.5%)
20-24 years
169 (5.8%)
25-34 years
328 (11.3%)
35-44 years
383 (13.2%)
45-54 years
399 (13.8%)
55-64 years
360 (12.4%)
65-74 years
308 (10.6%)
75-84 years
173 (6.0%)
85+ years
51 (1.8%)

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