City of Lake Macquarie
Population
213,845
City of Lake Macquarie is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 95 suburbs with a population of 213,845 residents. For property investors analysing City of Lake Macquarie capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 26% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.
The current median house price in City of Lake Macquarie is approximately $1.1M, making it a premium market suited to capital growth strategies. City of Lake Macquarie property investment fundamentals show moderate signals.
Growth Performance Prediction
Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.
Overall Growth Potential
Outperforms 74% of all LGAs
Key Market Indicators
Good Lifestyle Factors
Life Score
Good Employment Health
Employment Score
High Opportunity
Opportunity Score
Investment Outlook
This area shows good growth potential with positive indicators across most key market factors, suggesting promising conditions for property investment.
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Peak: Price growth is expected to slow down. Capital growth forecasts suggest this may not be the optimal time to invest. Consider waiting for better conditions.
Consolidating: Prices may grow below average in the short term. Rental growth could also slow during this phase. Consider monitoring market indicators before investing.
Upswing: Prices are rising and capital growth momentum is positive. While the early buying opportunity has passed, the market continues to show strength.
Buying Window: Strong investment potential with prices forecast to outperform the market average over 1-3 years. Key indicators signal favorable conditions for capital growth.
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- Sold Price$2mGrowth Score82Recent Growth60%Yield1.6%
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- Sold Price$2mGrowth Score83Recent Growth9%Yield4.3%
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Suburb | Sold Price | Growth Score | Recent Growth | Yield | Vacancy Rate | Days Of Supply | Owner Occupier Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley | $2m | 82 | 60% | 1.6% | 1% | 79 | 84.7% | |
| Redhead | $2m | 83 | 9% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 84 | 83.3% | |
| Catherine Hill Bay | $1.9m | 93 | 26.7% | 2.6% | - | 98 | 84% | |
| Wakefield | $1.75m | 52 | - | 1.6% | 10% | 720 | 78.6% | |
| Caves Beach | $1.72m | 79 | 18.3% | 2.6% | 5.9% | 65 | 79.3% | |
| Brightwaters | $1.55m | 81 | 27.9% | 2.6% | 4.4% | 26 | 80% | |
| Eraring | $1.53m | 90 | -33.5% | 3.4% | - | 144 | 92% | |
| Marmong Point | $1.53m | 64 | - | 2.7% | 1.7% | 76 | 86.5% | |
| Martinsville | $1.48m | 88 | -1.3% | 4.2% | 10% | 124 | 87.1% | |
| Valentine | $1.45m | 75 | - | 3.1% | 1.4% | 49 | 87.8% | |
| Blacksmiths | $1.44m | 60 | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 100 | 75.4% | |
| Whitebridge | $1.36m | 84 | 13.3% | 3.3% | 2% | 43 | 79.8% | |
| Swansea Heads | $1.34m | 65 | -28.3% | 3.7% | 6.7% | 154 | 82.7% | |
| Floraville | $1.33m | 83 | 10.8% | 2.9% | 4% | 56 | 81.9% | |
| Eleebana | $1.33m | 94 | -7% | 3.2% | 3% | 49 | 85.3% | |
| Carey Bay | $1.3m | 72 | 2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 70 | 71.1% | |
| New Lambton Heights | $1.29m | 91 | -6.2% | 4% | 2% | 50 | 87.2% | |
| Morisset Park | $1.28m | 65 | 10.3% | 3.1% | - | 88 | 62.4% | |
| Warners Bay | $1.28m | 82 | 15.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 52 | 75% | |
| Belmont (NSW) | $1.27m | 71 | 21% | 3% | 1.8% | 57 | 66.2% | |
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW) | $1.27m | 91 | 19.9% | 4.4% | 4% | 51 | 83.3% | |
| Lakelands (NSW) | $1.26m | 94 | -26.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 40 | 88.3% | |
| Teralba | $1.26m | 72 | 2% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 21 | 74.8% | |
| Kahibah | $1.25m | 64 | -2.3% | 3.2% | 1% | 12 | 76.1% | |
| Murrays Beach | $1.25m | 98 | 0.4% | 5% | - | 135 | 93.5% |
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95 Suburbs in City of Lake Macquarie
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City of Lake Macquarie Property Investment FAQs
Is City of Lake Macquarie a good area for property investment in 2026?▼
City of Lake Macquarie ranks in the top 26% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. City of Lake Macquarie shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.
What is the median house price in City of Lake Macquarie?▼
The current median house price across City of Lake Macquarie is approximately $1.1M. This median price reflects sales data from properties across all 95 suburbs within the Local Government Area. As a premium property market, City of Lake Macquarie typically attracts investors focused on capital appreciation and wealth preservation rather than high rental yields.
What are the best suburbs to invest in City of Lake Macquarie?▼
City of Lake Macquarie contains 95 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within City of Lake Macquarie depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 95 suburbs in City of Lake Macquarie ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.
What is the capital growth outlook for City of Lake Macquarie?▼
City of Lake Macquarie's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. City of Lake Macquarie shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.
What is the population of City of Lake Macquarie?▼
City of Lake Macquarie has a population of approximately 213,845 residents across its 95 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in City of Lake Macquarie as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.
How many suburbs are in City of Lake Macquarie council area?▼
City of Lake Macquarie Local Government Area contains 95 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in City of Lake Macquarie, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 95 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within City of Lake Macquarie.
