Marks Point
NSWMarks Point is a stable suburb in NSW with 1,861 residents.
- SAL code
- 12502
- SA2
- 111011207
- Population
- 1,861
- LGA
- Lake Macquarie
Marks Point, NSW had 1,861 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.0% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 48. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,800 a month. Around 59.7% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 40.4%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 57.9% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?1,861
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+1.0%
3yr: +1.9% · 10yr: -0.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,122/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
48
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?5.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?2
1 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?3
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?10
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?104
Lake Macquarie · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Belmont South - Blacksmiths (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Marks Point suburb alone is ~1,861 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 5,639 to 5,777 over 24 years, averaging 0.1% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Marks Pt PS97.7%
- Pelican Flat PS 2.3%
Secondary
Swansea HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 10.6%Predominantly detached houses (57.9%), mixed tenure (60% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
10 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 33.7% | 0.32 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 29.9% | 0.28 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 25.3% | 0.24 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 4.6% | 0.04 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 2.5% | 0.02 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 2.1% | 0.02 km² |
| RE2 | ZoneRecreation | 0.9% | 8,623 m² |
| SP3 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.4% | 3,948 m² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.4% | 3,637 m² |
| W4 | ZoneWaterway | 0.2% | 2,108 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.