NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Charlotte Bay, 2428
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- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Charlotte Bay is a welcoming smaller community in Mid-Coast, with a settled community character. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 175
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,187
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 72
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 52.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 207
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 16
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 91.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order133
- Breach Bail Conditions216
- Domestic Violence Related Assault185
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment205
- Malicious Damage To Property170
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- 44 Coomba Rd
- 94 Coomba Rd
- The Lakes Way Before Coomba Rd
- The Lakes Way Opp 3880
- The Lakes Way Opp Coomba Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
26 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 KOOKIE AVENUE CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structureU 2 22 COOMBA ROAD CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
2025· 4 proposals
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structureU 2 22 COOMBA ROAD CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
July 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Camping ground3511 THE LAKES WAY CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Withdrawn
March 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3481 THE LAKES WAY CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision3611 THE LAKES WAY CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation209 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space56 COOMBA ROAD CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Caravan park3540 THE LAKES WAY CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13B COOMBA ROAD CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure94A COOMBA ROAD CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
2023· 3 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 KOOKIE AVENUE CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling; Shed209 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
February 2023
- Retail premises203 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development218 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing217 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
August 2022
- Other215 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing2 KOOKIE AVENUE CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
January 2022
- Subdivision of land96 COOMBA ROAD CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development224 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
November 2021
- Shed3481 THE LAKES WAY CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
- Dwelling208 CHARLOTTE BAY STREET CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
September 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development3543 THE LAKES WAY CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
August 2021
- Home business260 BOOMERANG DRIVE CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
March 2021
- Other96 COOMBA ROAD CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Determined
February 2021
- Dwelling2 KOOKIE AVENUE CHARLOTTE BAY 2428Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 3481 The Lakes WayBus stop
- The Lakes Way before Coomba RdBus stop
- The Lakes Way opp Coomba RdBus stop
- Scott's car upholsteryCar repair
- Pacfic Palms Post OfficePost office
209 Charlotte Bay Street
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- 3481 The Lakes Wayamenitiesbus_stop
- Pacfic Palms Post Officeamenities209 Charlotte Bay Streetpost_office
- Scott's car upholsteryamenitiescar_repair
- The Lakes Way before Coomba Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- The Lakes Way opp Coomba Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime133
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime216
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime185
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime205
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime170
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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