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Yarrawonga Park

NSW 2264 • New South Wales

390
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
LakesideFamily-FriendlyQuietSemi-RuralCommuter Belt
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About Yarrawonga Park

Yarrawonga Park is a small lakeside suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, situated on a peninsula on the western shore of Lake Macquarie approximately 7 kilometres east of Morisset. The suburb covers a compact 0.6 square kilometres and had a population of 390 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its tight-knit residential character along the lake's edge. It falls within the traditional country of the Awabakal people and shares the postcode 2264 with surrounding lakeside communities including Bonnells Bay and Brightwaters.

The suburb's position on Lake Macquarie's western shore provides residents with waterfront access and a peaceful, semi-rural ambience, with native bushland and lake views defining everyday life. Morisset, just to the west, provides the nearest shopping, schools, and transport connections including a train station on the Main North Coast Line linking to Newcastle and Sydney. Yarrawonga Park suits families and retirees seeking quiet lakeside living within commuting distance of the Hunter region's employment and amenities.

Yarrawonga Park falls under postcode 2264 and is governed by the Lake Macquarie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hunter, while state elections fall under the Lake Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2264
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Lake Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.11°, 151.53°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.62 km²
Population Density
631 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$735K
8 sales · vs 2024 n/a

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.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2264

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2264, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,239
Median 2023–24
$52,953
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,288

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2264; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Morisset
7 km
~15 min drive

Bus Services

  • Lake Macquarie Transit local services — Morisset / Wyong 15–20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
Drive to Morisset (~7km), then ~1h 40min to Central Station on Main North Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ M1 Pacific Motorway provides the main road connection to Sydney; Newcastle is ~40km north

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Yarrawonga Park is a quiet lakeside suburb with no walkable shops; residents need a car to reach Morisset for daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
390
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area, which contains Yarrawonga Park. 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yarrawonga Park known for? +

Yarrawonga Park is known for its peaceful setting on a peninsula on the western shore of Lake Macquarie, offering quiet waterfront residential living and bushland surrounds within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

How far is Yarrawonga Park from Newcastle? +

Yarrawonga Park is approximately 40 kilometres south-west of Newcastle CBD. The nearest major transport hub is Morisset, roughly 7 kilometres to the west, which has regular train services to Newcastle.

Does Yarrawonga Park have public transport? +

Yarrawonga Park is a short drive from Morisset railway station, which provides regular services on the Main North Coast Line connecting to Newcastle and Sydney. Local bus services link the suburb to Morisset and surrounding areas.

What is the population of Yarrawonga Park? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yarrawonga Park has a population of approximately 390 residents, making it a small but established lakeside community within the greater Lake Macquarie area.

Is Yarrawonga Park a good place to live? +

Yarrawonga Park offers a quiet, waterfront lifestyle on Lake Macquarie, appealing to families and retirees who value natural surrounds and lake access. Proximity to Morisset provides access to schools, shops, and train services to both Newcastle and Sydney.

What is the postcode for Yarrawonga Park? +

The postcode for Yarrawonga Park, NSW is 2264.

What is the median house price in Yarrawonga Park? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $735,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Yarrawonga Park a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yarrawonga Park 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.