New South Wales location profile
Eleebana NSW 2282
Eleebana is a quiet, leafy lakeside suburb on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie, prized for its foreshore walks and family-friendly vibe. It offers established streets, quality schools nearby, and easy access to shopping and dining in adjacent Warners Bay and Charlestown.
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Why families consider Eleebana
Predominantly family households and long-term owner-occupiers, with many professionals and retirees drawn to the waterfront lifestyle. Day-to-day life centres around the lake, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to nearby retail and health services.
Amenities & services
- Warners Bay Village (shopping)
- Charlestown Square (major shopping centre)
- Lake Macquarie Square, Mount Hutton
- Belmont Hospital (public)
- Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, Gateshead
- Warners Bay foreshore restaurants and cafes
- Local GP and allied health clinics in Eleebana/Valentine/Warners Bay
- Warners Bay Library (Warners Bay)
- Belmont Library (Belmont)
- Charlestown Library (Charlestown)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Cardiff, Kotara
- Newcastle Transport bus services connecting to Warners Bay, Charlestown, Belmont and Newcastle CBD
- Major roads: Pacific Highway (A43), Warners Bay Road, Bareki Road, Glad Gunson Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lake Macquarie foreshore shared walking/cycling path
- Eleebana Oval (soccer, cricket)
- Green Point walking tracks and lookouts
- Boat ramps and kayaking/paddleboarding on Lake Macquarie
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium (Warners Bay)
- Speers Point Park and Multi-Arts Pavilion (nearby)
- Green Point Foreshore Reserve
- Eleebana Lions Park
- Eleebana Oval and foreshore reserves
- Red Bluff Boardwalk (Green Point Reserve)
Education context
Multiple long day care, preschool and OOSH options in Eleebana, Warners Bay and Valentine; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for 3–5 year olds.
- University of Newcastle – Callaghan campus (about 20–25 min drive)
- University of Newcastle – NUspace city campus, Newcastle CBD