Considering Eleebana? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Eleebana a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Eleebana (2282) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Eleebana suits established families and older owner-occupiers who want a quiet, high-ownership lakeside neighbourhood in Lake Macquarie. The median household income of $2,227 per week and a SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 signal genuine affluence, and 89% separate houses means you are buying into a low-density, suburban streetscape. The local school ICSEA of 1063 is solid, and 16 of 17 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
Walkability sits at the 24th percentile, with one supermarket and one cafe within 1.6 kilometres and no gym nearby. If you rely on public transport or prefer to walk to daily errands, this suburb will frustrate you. More seriously, 45.3% of the postcode is classified bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. Buyers who are not prepared to manage that risk, including insurance costs and potential building restrictions, should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific lot you are buying sits within a bushfire-prone area under the NSW Rural Fire Service mapping, and obtain a Section 10.7 certificate to understand any development or construction constraints. - Get a current building insurance quote before exchange, as bushfire-prone classification in this postcode can materially affect premiums and coverage terms. - Check bus route frequency and reliability for the 50 transport stops listed, as high stop counts do not always reflect useful service intervals for a daily commute.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Eleebana?
BOCSAR · ELEEBANA 2282
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,29112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−71%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Lake Macquarie
Within LGA: Lake Macquarie
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT69%71 reports
ASSAULT17%18 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY14%14 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED78%
NON-DOMESTIC22%
Across 18 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$640per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2282
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2282. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Lake Macquarie
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Lake Macquarie postcodes, or explore the full Lake Macquarie suburb index.
Eleebana is the primary suburb with postcode 2282 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Eleebana is the main locality.
Which local government area is Eleebana in?
Eleebana (2282) is located in the Lake Macquarie local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Eleebana?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Eleebana (2282) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Eleebana flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Eleebana. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Eleebana?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Eleebana (2282), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Eleebana (2282) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Eleebana (2282). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Eleebana changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Eleebana (2282) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
