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The median house price in Coal Point is $1.10m. House values have moved 0.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Coal Point has an estimated 1,633 residents, down from 1,749 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 6.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,228 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of regional ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Coal Point has an estimated population of approximately 1,633 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 116 people (6.6%) compared with the 1,749 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an AreaSearch resident estimate of 1,623 following the ABS ERP update in June 2025, combined with 1 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,227 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Coal Point above the benchmark across locations assessed nationwide by AreaSearch.
Inbound movement from other states served as the primary growth contributor, accounting for roughly 60.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections for each SA2 across the suburb of Coal Point draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models utilizing 2022 as their base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 where needed. These aggregations additionally supply age-cohort growth trajectories extending from 2032 to 2041. Based on these composite SA2 figures, the suburb of Coal Point is anticipated to experience expansion slightly below the median for non-capital locations, gaining 159 persons by 2041, which represents an overall growth of 9.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity in Coal Point remains subdued, averaging 1 dwelling approvals per year, or 6 approvals across a five-year period. This restrained construction volume aligns with the local rural setting, wherein building initiatives generally cater to targeted regional demand rather than broader property market cycles. Given the limited baseline of approvals, isolated development undertakings have the potential to noticeably sway annual metrics and comparative trends. Dwelling construction in Coal Point trails behind Rest of NSW by a considerable margin and sits below nationwide figures. Approved residential projects are divided evenly between standalone houses (50.0%) and medium-density options like townhouses or apartments (50.0%).
This transition toward smaller footprints provides lower-cost entry points suitable for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. Given that separate houses presently make up 98.0% of local stock, this represents a meaningful shift that illustrates dwindling land availability as well as evolving lifestyle requirements for diversified, cost-effective residential options. Projections indicate that Coal Point will add 149 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. If construction rates remain at their current tempo, new housing creation may struggle to match demographic growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Coal Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coal Point, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $148 million. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major planning endeavors and local infrastructure developments serve as critical drivers of area dynamics. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 projects anticipated to influence the locality, with prominent works comprising Road Rehabilitation - South Parade, Blackalls Park, Temporary works to reopen Fennell Crescent culvert, Blackalls Park, Rathmines Park Transformation, and 114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Road Rehabilitation - South Parade, Blackalls Park
Council is rehabilitating the section of South Parade between Fassifern Road and Centre Avenue in Blackalls Park to improve safety and amenity for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Works are funded as part of Lake Macquarie City Councils wider road improvements program and include resurfacing, drainage and footpath upgrades, as well as associated traffic and safety improvements. The project is valued at about $1.7 million and is expected to be completed by 2026.
Temporary works to reopen Fennell Crescent culvert, Blackalls Park
Temporary works to remove the collapsed culvert, install a temporary replacement and resurface the road so Fennell Crescent can reopen to traffic. The road was closed from late July 2025 and is being reopened with a 5 tonne load limit and heavy vehicles detouring via Railway Parade. Council plans a full culvert replacement and broader road rehabilitation, with detailed design in the 2026-2027 financial year and construction in 2027-2028.
1 Kent Place, Wangi Wangi - 3 storey apartment building (13 residences)
A three storey residential building proposed at 1 Kent Place, Wangi Wangi in the Lake Macquarie City Council area. The project is planned to deliver 13 apartments above ground level parking, with 24 car spaces on a 933 square metre B1 Neighbourhood Centre corner site close to shops, services and the Wangi Wangi foreshore.
Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation
A $10 million transformation of the Toronto foreshore featuring continuous waterfront pathway, expanded playground, new town green, improved connections, expanded cafe area, boardwalk connections, extended shared pathway, bike hub, new lookout locations, shade pavilion and barbecue facilities. The project is being delivered across four precincts with Town Green Precinct completed in 2022.
136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development
A low-rise 5-floor apartment building with 28 residential units, 1 commercial unit, and 29 car spaces in Toronto.
Rathmines Park Upgrade
Completed Lake Macquarie City Council upgrade of Rathmines Park, including a new youth hub, Lake Macquarie's largest skate park, pump track, multi-court, playground improvements and public recreation facilities. The upgrade strengthens Rathmines Park as a regional foreshore recreation destination while recognising the site's former RAAF seaplane base heritage.
114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development
Five-storey twin towers mixed-use development featuring 108 residential units, commercial premises, and basement parking.
Brooks Parade Belmont Mixed Use Development
Approved demolition of existing structures and construction of a mixed-use, multi-storey development across 14 lots at 32-42 Brooks Parade, 2-10 Sharp Street and 5-11 Edgar Street, Belmont. The scheme comprises four towers (one 7-storey and three 6-storey, with rooftop gardens), 130 residential units, three retail/commercial units, basement car parking and associated landscaping. Two towers directly overlook Lake Macquarie. The Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel approved the development in November 2020, including a clause 4.6 variation for building height, following a lengthy assessment process led by Lake Macquarie City Council.
787 residents of Coal Point are employed, from a labour force of 814. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,315, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Coal Point features a highly qualified labor force with considerable representation across manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.3% according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. As of March 2026787 residents are employed, local joblessness is 0.8% below the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, and labor participation tracks closely with the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census findings showed that 33.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers predominantly on professional & technical services, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Local concentration in professional & technical fields is notable, registering at 1.9 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.5% of workers in Coal Point, contrasting with 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working populations and local resident counts suggests that this residential setting provides limited employment within its own borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics over the year ending March 2026 indicate that local workforce numbers shrank by 0.9% while employment dropped by 2.0%, lifting the jobless rate by 1.2 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment retreated by 0.9%, the workforce diminished by 0.4%, and joblessness increased by 0.5 percentage points. Future workplace demand can be evaluated against Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26, which project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these sector-specific variations to Coal Point indicates projected local gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a proportional sector weighting rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coal Point is $2,148 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $901 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,574 a year against an average of $91,786. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Coal Point among the premier tiers nationally. Median taxable income reaches $64,574 and the average stands at $91,786, both outpacing Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated figures are estimated at $71,238 for median earnings and $101,258 on average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, incomes position near the 71st percentile throughout Australia, with 28.1% of residents (458 individuals) situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket compared to 29.9% across the broader region.
Local purchasing capacity is underscored by 36.6% taking home more than $3,000 weekly, a SEIFA income placement in the 8th decile, and a post-housing income retention rate of 89.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coal Point had 663 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses comprise 98.2% of residential structures in Coal Point, with the remaining 1.8% consisting of other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 53.6%, comfortably exceeding regional levels, while mortgaged properties account for 36.2% and rented residences make up 10.2%. Median monthly mortgage commitments reach $2,167 and median weekly rentals average $440, surpassing the Regional NSW markers of $1,733 and $330 as well as national figures of $1,863 and $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coal Point counted 663 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 41% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 80.8% of households in the area, divided between couples without children (41.3%), couples with children (30.8%), and single parent arrangements (7.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 19.2%, consisting of lone person residences at 18.4% and group dwellings at 0.9%. The average household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.4 recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.7% of adults in Coal Point hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 27.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 253 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,067 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications in Coal Point outpace wider regional benchmarks, with 33.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing university degrees compared to 18.1% across the SA3 area and 21.3% across Rest of NSW. Within this tertiary-educated cohort, bachelor degrees represent 22.4%, postgraduate degrees constitute 8.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.3%. Technical and vocational credentials are also widespread, held by 40.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (27.1%) and advanced diplomas (13.5%). A significant 22.8% of the local population is enrolled in formal education, comprising 8.5% attending primary schools, 5.6% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 3.9% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coal Point reaches 21 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Coal Point contains 21 public transport stops primarily serving bus transit across 16 separate routes that deliver 123 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances to transit points averaging 130 meters. Outward commuting characterizes the area, where private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 98% of commuters and vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. In addition, 33.9% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census. Public transport services run at an overall average of 17 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips for each stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Coal Point report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Coal Point records strong health metrics based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic conditions, displaying minimal illness incidence across age brackets. Private health insurance participation is exceptionally high at roughly 63% of the community (1,030 people), outperforming the Regional NSW rate of 51.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 10.7 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 65.0% report being free from medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health profiles for working-age residents align with general norms, and wellness indicators among the 28.1% of residents aged 65 and over (458 people, compared to 23.3% regionally) remain particularly resilient and consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coal Point is largely Australian-born, at 86.0% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (26.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Coal Point is relatively low, with Australian-born residents making up 86.0% of the community, Australian citizens accounting for 94.5%, and English being the exclusive home language for 95.9%. Christianity represents the primary faith at 53.4%, while Judaism displays a slight local concentration at 0.2% compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. The primary parental ancestries reported across Coal Point are English at 33.3%, Australian at 26.9%, and Scottish at 11.0%. Notable variations from regional averages appear among other backgrounds, including Welsh at 1.2% (against 0.5% regionally), Irish at 10.6% (against 8.8%), and Russian at 0.3% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coal Point is 51, older than 94% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 15.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of Coal Point centers largely on pre-retirement cohorts, with August 2026 AreaSearch figures showing 29.1% of residents in the 45 - 64 bracket compared to 23.8% across Regional NSW, while young individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 23.4% versus 29.3% regionally. The estimated median age reached 51 in August 2026, shifting from 52 at the 2021 Census, which sat above the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national figure of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 age cohort expanded from 17.0% to 19.7%, and projections indicate this group will generate the majority of future expansion by adding 74 residents (23%) to reach 396 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coal Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Nov 2025 10 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Nov 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,749 at the 2021 Census → 1,633 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10942). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.