NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Marmong Point, 2284
Current weather
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67% humidity · 13.5 km/h wind · 20.8° / 13.8° today · 3.1 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Marmong Point is a practical smaller community in Lake Macquarie, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker transport and access and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with housing affordability and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 765
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,916
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 317
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,946
- Employment rate
- 60.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 29 / 18 / 9
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)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $675
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $655
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 84
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)
- 71
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 31
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud81
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment88
- Malicious Damage To Property89
- Steal From Motor Vehicle89
- Transport Regulatory Offences174
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
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- George St Opp Marmong Point Community Hall
- Marmong Point Community Hall, George St
- Marmong St At Nanda St
- Marmong St Before Nanda St
- The Ridgeway At Courageous Cl
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).
59 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 DEFENDER CLOSE MARMONG POINT 2284Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Community facility16 HIGH STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)103 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Carport103 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Additional Information Requested
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers1 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah23 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Manufactured home33A GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool33 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool113 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
July 2025
- Recreation facility (outdoor); Hours of operation and trading1 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space23 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah10 CANOPUS CLOSE MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport5 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space131 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
2023· 16 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space131 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)33 George Street, Marmong PointDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool26 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Subdivision37 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
August 2023
- Recreational Uses1 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Home business28 CANOPUS CLOSE MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
July 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces23 CANOPUS CLOSE MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development48 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
June 2023
- Shed9 HIGH STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
May 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Retaining walls, protection of trees3 CANOPUS CLOSE MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling2 NANDA STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
February 2023
- Demolition52 MARMONG STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees24 GEORGE STREET MARMONG POINT 2284Determined
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
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- George St After Becker LaBus stop
- George St opp Homan StBus stop
- George St opp Marmong Point Community HallBus stop
- Homan St at George StBus stop
- Marmong Point Community Hall, George StBus stop
- Marmong St at Nanda StBus stop
- Marmong St before Nanda StBus stop
- The Ridgeway at Courageous ClBus stop
- The Point CafeCafe
1 Nanda Street
- Playground (2)
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Marmong ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 28.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5555th in Australia
- State rank
- 1747th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #115 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #802 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- George St After Becker Laamenitiesbus_stop
- George St opp Homan Stamenitiesbus_stop
- George St opp Marmong Point Community Hallamenitiesbus_stop
- Homan St at George Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Marmong Point Community Hall, George Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Marmong St at Nanda Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Marmong St before Nanda Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Slipwayamenitiesslipway
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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