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The median house price in Marks Point is $1.00m, with units at $685k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Marks Point has an estimated 1,871 residents. That puts 1,970 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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Marks Point has an estimated population of approximately 1,871 as of May 2026, calculated from ABS demographic datasets and address verification records. This represents a minor rise of 10 people (0.5%) relative to the 1,861 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 1,870 derived from the ABS June 2025 release, combined with 18 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,969 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark recorded across Australia. The suburb of Marks Point grew by 0.5% post-census, placing it 2.7 percentage points behind the SA3 area rate of 3.2%.
Net growth was heavily influenced by international arrivals, which accounted for roughly 67.0% of the population expansion during recent periods. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by NSW Government SA2 projections from 2022 using a 2021 baseline where necessary. Age-specific growth distributions are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these models, the suburb of Marks Point is anticipated to follow low-quartile growth patterns observed outside major metropolitan zones, adding 22 residents by 2041, which represents an overall gain of 1.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Marks Point over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of construction approvals indicates that the suburb of Marks Point averages about 6 residential approvals annually. A total of 31 residential projects were approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 3 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. Because the population has contracted, this incoming housing supply has likely matched demand, giving purchasers diverse options. The average valuation of these new builds is $508,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on high-end, premium properties. Non-residential approvals amounted to $42,000 in the current financial year, representing very quiet commercial building activity.
Building activity per capita in the suburb of Marks Point is roughly three-quarters of the average across the Rest of NSW, positioning it in the 9th percentile of areas nationwide. This suggests limited options for home buyers, which supports demand for existing properties. This level of activity is also below the national standard, pointing to land constraints and a mature local market. All recent residential approvals consist of detached houses, preserving the traditional suburban aesthetic and appealing to buyers seeking family residences. Notably, builders are focusing more heavily on detached housing than the existing mix (58.0% at Census) would suggest, reflecting persistent demand for stand-alone homes despite broader urban density trends. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at approximately 1874 individuals per approval, confirming an established residential market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Marks Point will add 21 occupants by 2041. Given current construction volumes, the rate of home building is expected to satisfy local demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting growth beyond the projected baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Marks Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Marks Point, worth an estimated $696 million. 8 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local infrastructure projects, major construction, and zoning reforms are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Belmont Desalination Plant, the Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution, the local adaptation plan for Pelican, Blacksmiths, Swansea, Swansea Heads and Caves Beach, and the South East Growth Area Plan.
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Swansea Channel Permanent Dredging Solution
A permanent dredging solution for Swansea Channel involving a Beaver 30 dredge vessel and a new sand transfer system to maintain safe navigation, pumping sand to Blacksmiths Beach. The project also includes upgrades to the Blacksmiths boat ramp.
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.
Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development
Repurposing of the 4.04-hectare former Bunnings site into a modern retail hub. The project features a 3,800sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket and specialty tenancies for food, health, and services. It includes adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse structure, 341 at-grade parking spaces, and Direct to Boot facilities.
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.
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.
Swansea foreshore enhancement project
The construction of a new boardwalk, installation of public art, revegetation works, landscaping, new wayfinding and interpretive signage and an upgrade to the western car park.
42-44 Lake Road Residential Development
A 3-storey residential building comprising 20 apartments (3 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom), a 27 square metre commercial kiosk, 21 car parking spaces, and 1,012 square metres of landscaping. The development received approval from Lake Macquarie Council in April 2024 despite community concerns regarding traffic, drainage, and overshadowing. The building height of 12.22 metres exceeds the development standard by 2.2 metres to accommodate flood-level requirements for ground-floor apartments. The project includes communal open space and additional setbacks to southern boundaries to maintain solar access and privacy for neighbouring properties.
Ernest Street Residential Development
A DA-approved four-level residential apartment complex in Belmont, located near Lake Macquarie. The development comprises 27 apartments, including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units, with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining area. The DA-approved site is currently for sale, as the original owner has had a change in circumstances.
834 residents of Marks Point are employed, from a labour force of 887. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 55.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,476, about 79% 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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The suburb of Marks Point features a skilled workforce with solid representation in essential services. The local unemployment rate stands at 6.1%, with 834 working residents recorded as of March 2026. This jobless rate is 2.0% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is below average, sitting at 55.7% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data showed that a moderate 24.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The principal sectors of employment for residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The local economy is highly specialized in construction, with employment representation 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector has no local employment compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. The data comparing Census workers to residents suggest local job opportunities are limited within this largely residential area. Over the 12 months ending March 2026, labor force numbers contracted by 0.7% and employment fell by 2.7%, resulting in a 2.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force contract by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from May-25 offer guidance on future employment trends for the suburb of Marks Point. While national job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national projections to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Marks Point is $1,122 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $659 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,242 a year against an average of $68,316. 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 records for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Marks Point align closely with national averages, featuring a median income of $51,242 and an average income of $68,316. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Adjusting these figures for the Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of $56,530 for median income and $75,366 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in the area between the 8th and 20th percentiles nationally.
The dominant weekly income bracket is $400 - 799, containing 27.4% of residents (512 people), which differs from metropolitan areas where 29.9% of households fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 79.2% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Marks Point had 822 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 29% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $318 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 28.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Marks Point consisted of 57.6% houses and 42.5% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership is lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 34.3%, with 25.3% of homes mortgaged and 40.3% rented. The median monthly mortgage cost of $1,800 is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent of $318 is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Marks Point counted 822 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 59.5% of local households, consisting of 20.4% couples raising children, 25.2% couples without children, and 12.6% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.5%, comprising lone persons at 38.3% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.1% of adults in Marks Point hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 32.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 145 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 938 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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University graduation rates in the area are low, with 18.1% of residents holding a degree compared to the NSW state average of 32.2%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical qualifications are highly represented, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (32.2%). A total of 24.2% of the population is enrolled in formal studies. This cohort is comprised of 9.4% in primary school, 5.4% in high school, and 3.6% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Marks Point reaches 11 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Public transport services in the suburb of Marks Point include 11 active bus stops. These stops are serviced by 15 separate routes, which run a combined 439 passenger trips each week. Transport coverage is strong, with residents living an average of 208 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles remain the primary commuting choice, with 93% of residents driving to work outside the area. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional standard. A total of 24.0% of working residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, although pandemic conditions may have affected this figure.
Bus routes run an average of 62 trips daily across the network, which translates to approximately 39 weekly trips for each individual transport stop.
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59.1% of residents in Marks Point report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Health indicators highlight significant issues in the suburb of Marks Point, with a high prevalence of chronic conditions reported across both older and younger age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 54% of the population (~1,009 people), which is slightly above the Regional NSW average of 51.9%. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most common conditions, affecting 11.1% and 10.3% of residents. Meanwhile, 59.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age population.
The suburb of Marks Point has a large older population, with 28.0% of residents aged 65 and over (523 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Marks Point is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (30.4%). 4.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Marks Point is lower than average, with citizens making up 91.3% of the population, 89.8% born in Australia, and 96.6% using only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 52.0% of residents, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. English ancestry is claimed by 32.8% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 30.4% and Scottish ancestry at 9.4%. The suburb of Marks Point shows above-average representation for several heritages, including Australian Aboriginal at 4.8% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Maltese at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Marks Point is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 20.5% 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 median age of 48 years in the suburb of Marks Point is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 16.2%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%, while young adults aged 15 - 24 are less represented at 9.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 7.1% to 9.2%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 8.7% to 9.9%, while the 55 to 64 group shrank from 17.3% to 15.3%.
Projections for 2041 suggest the population aged 85 and over will expand by 31 people (64%), increasing from 48 to 80. Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 58% of all population growth, while the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Marks 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,861 at the 2021 Census → 1,871 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 May 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 (SAL12502). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.