Caves Beach Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Caves Beach is a locality approximately 94 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Caves Beach is 2281, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Caves Beach has a population of 4,016 (1,933 males, 2,088 females). The median age is 49 years.
The median weekly household income in Caves Beach is $1,628, with a median personal income of $711 per week.
The median weekly rent is $420 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,090.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (48), Other countries (46), and Scotland (20).
93.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Caves Beach shows 1,724 people employed (899 full-time, 688 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (365), technicians & trades (183), and managers (167).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Caves Beach has an IRSAD score of 1011 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Caves Beach covers an area of 2.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1651 persons per km².
Statistically, Caves Beach sits within the Lake Macquarie - East area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Lake Macquarie local government area.
The federal electorate for Caves Beach is Shortland (Provincial).
Caves Beach Details
| Postcode | 2281 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,016 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,628/week |
| Median Personal Income | $711/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,090 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1651/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,496 |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 129 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.1063 |
| Longitude | 151.6450 |
| Distance from Sydney | 94 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Lake Macquarie - East |
| Local Government | Lake Macquarie |
| Federal Electorate | Shortland |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 653 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 460 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 693 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,113 (27.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,103 (27.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 390 (9.7%) |
| Arthritis | 231 (5.7%) |
| Asthma | 159 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 141 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 124 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 112 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 99 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 52 (3.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 467 (31.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 640 (43.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 320 (21.6%) |