Holmesville
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Holmesville is a peaceful, semi-rural suburb in New South Wales, within reach of Newcastle and the charms of Lake Macquarie. Known for its friendly community and leafy surrounds, it's perfect for families and those seeking a quiet getaway from city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
1,413
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.92°, 151.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,340
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
99
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
993 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
124.0
Airport
BEO
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.