Lake Macquarie Council

Caves Beach, NSW 2281

Newcastle-Maitland - Greater Region

Suburb
3,942 residents
2.433 km2

Overview

Diversity

7 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

8 / 10
0510

Population

Estimate
Forecast
95% Confidence Interval

Key Statistics

Based on ABS Estimate Resident Population

Caves Beach
Population3,942
Growth Rate 1yr-0.78%
Average 5yr Growth-0.70%
Forecast Average 5yr Growth-0.79%

Caves Beach currently has a population of 3,942. The 1 year growth rate is at -0.78%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at -0.7%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 3,789, with average 5yr of -0.79%.

Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.

Crime & Safety

Violent Crime

Greater Newcastle-Maitland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Newcastle-Maitland

Antisocial Behaviour
380.5681.5
Disorderly Conduct
25.4182.7
Assault
456.61,054
Sexual Assault
253.7291.7
Robbery
030.4
Homicide
00.9
Total1,116.22,241.2

Caves Beach is ranked 36 / 128 in Greater Newcastle-Maitland in terms of people safety. It has lower people crime rate compare to Greater Newcastle-Maitland. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 33.34%.


Property Crime

Greater Newcastle-Maitland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Newcastle-Maitland

Theft
811.83,167.1
Property Damage
431.3755.9
Arson
25.479.6
Total1,268.54,002.6

Caves Beach is ranked 25 / 128 in Greater Newcastle-Maitland in terms of property safety. It has significantly lower property crime rate compare to Greater Newcastle-Maitland. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has decreased by 32.43%.


Nearby Schools

Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb

Schools Nearby


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Diversity

Land Composition

Residential

96.4%

Commercial

3.5%

Retail

0.1%

Amenities

Supermarkets

  • IGA

Climate

Average Monthly Temperatures

Neighbouring Suburbs

There are 3 suburbs neighbouring Caves Beach: