NSW Property Intelligence
Fern BayNSW 2295
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Fern Bay is home to ~4,046 residents (median age 43), with 24% of households renting.
Rent in Fern Bay
The median house rent in Fern Bay is $750/week (131 new leases). Units have a median of $518/week (30 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2295, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $445/wk | $420/wk |
| 2 | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| 3 | $730/wk | — |
| 4+ | $780/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Fern Bay fall in the intake zones of Newcastle High School, Fern Bay Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Newcastle High School#672 of 2159 in NSW
- Fern Bay Public School#837 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Fern Bay has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Tillys Play and Education Centre - Fern Bay, Milestones Early Learning Fern Bay.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Fern Bay (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 15 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 4 | Upward |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | Downward |
Development activity
36 development applications were lodged in Fern Bay over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Fern Bay — quick answers
What is the median rent in Fern Bay?
Houses in Fern Bay (postcode 2295) have a median asking rent of $750/week; units have a median of $518/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Fern Bay?
Fern Bay addresses can be zoned for Newcastle High School, Fern Bay Public School. Newcastle High School ranks in roughly the top 31% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Fern Bay?
Fern Bay has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Fern Bay?
36 development applications were lodged in Fern Bay in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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