Moving to Dora Creek NSW 2264
What the official numbers say about living in Dora Creek — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,401 a week.
About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Dora Creek grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,671 → 1,739 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, Polish, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dora Creek scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (73% of workers), while 25% work from home.
Nearest train station: Dora Creek, 250 m south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Morisset Bus Interchange, 3.3 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Lake Macquarie Airport, 13.7 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 92 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools · 3 parks — see them all on the Dora Creek profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Dora Creek Public School 500 m · Heritage College Lake Macquarie 1.9 km · Morisset Public School 2.7 km · Morisset High School 2.9 km · Eraring Primary School 3 km · St John Vianney Primary School 3.5 km · Bonnells Bay Public School 3.8 km · Avondale School 4.2 km
Parks and reserves: Douglas Street Oval 400 m · Bonnells Bay Park 2.5 km · Lean Memorial Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dora Creek, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Superb Fairy-wren · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Grey Fantail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dora Creek, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Creek here | 1,739 | — | 3/10 | 50% |
| Morisset | 4,078 | — | 1/10 | 59% |
| Bonnells Bay | 4,066 | — | 4/10 | 38% |
| Cooranbong | 7,077 | — | 6/10 | 66% |
| Morisset Park | 1,085 | — | 6/10 | 22% |
| Balcolyn | 1,002 | — | 3/10 | 30% |
| Wyee Point | 1,171 | — | 4/10 | 68% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Lake Macquarie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hunter — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2264 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Dora Creek profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,671 people to 1,739. It sits about 92 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Dora Creek station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Lake Macquarie council, and the federal seat is Hunter.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Dora Creek vs Bonnells Bay · Dora Creek vs Morisset Park.
Nearby guides: Morisset · Bonnells Bay · Cooranbong · Morisset Park · Balcolyn · Wyee Point.
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