Cams Wharf, NSW 2281 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cams Wharf is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2281, home to 182 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia).

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Snapshot

Median house
Median rent$430 /wk
Population182
Area— km²
To CBD— km
LGALake Macquarie

Demographics

Population
182
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$1,385 /week
Median personal income
$774 /week
Median family income
$1,666 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Lake Macquarie
Statistical region (SA4)
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Shortland
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$430 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Rent share of household income
31%

Schools

  • Blacksmiths Public School Primary · Government
  • Pelican Flat Public School Primary · Government
  • Swansea Public School Primary · Government
  • Swansea High School Secondary · Government
  • Caves Beach Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lambton Pde At Hamilton St bus · 1008 m
  • Northcote Av Before Pacific Dr bus · 1292 m
  • Northcote Av At Lambton Pde bus · 1381 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
  • Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 37.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 896 across postcode 2281 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 240 other offences, 222 violent offences, 135 theft.

Frequently asked questions

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