Moving to Nords Wharf NSW 2281
What the official numbers say about living in Nords Wharf — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,679 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Nords Wharf grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (820 → 895 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, United States, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Nords Wharf scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (70% of workers), while 30% work from home.
Nearest train station: Morisset, 11.4 km west.
Nearest airport: Lake Macquarie Airport, 8.9 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 89 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 7 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Nords Wharf profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Nords Wharf Public School 250 m · Gwandalan Public School 2.2 km · Caves Beach Primary School 4.9 km · Swansea High School 5 km
Parks and reserves: Gathercole Park 250 m · Baxter Park 350 m · Gwandalan Lioness Park 1.8 km · Gwandalan Lions Park 2 km · Roy McDougall Park 2.5 km · Tunkuwallin Park 2.8 km · Patslaven Reserve 3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Nords Wharf, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Silver Gull · Laughing Kookaburra · White-bellied Sea-eagle · Australian Magpie · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Nords Wharf, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nords Wharf here | 895 | — | 7/10 | 81% |
| Gwandalan | 3,785 | — | 3/10 | 40% |
| Murrays Beach | 882 | — | 10/10 | 82% |
| Catherine Hill Bay | 943 | — | 10/10 | 71% |
| Summerland Point | 2,708 | — | 2/10 | 51% |
| Caves Beach | 4,016 | — | 7/10 | 15% |
| Chain Valley Bay | 2,773 | — | 1/10 | 66% |
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 Shortland — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2281 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Nords Wharf profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 820 people to 895. It sits about 89 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Lake Macquarie council, and the federal seat is Shortland.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Nords Wharf vs Murrays Beach · Nords Wharf vs Catherine Hill Bay.
Nearby guides: Gwandalan · Murrays Beach · Catherine Hill Bay · Summerland Point · Caves Beach · Chain Valley Bay.
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