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Property Investment in Lake Macquarie, NSW

94 suburbs in Lake Macquarie council area · Part of Greater Newcastle · Population ~224,540 · 82,595 dwellings · 649 km²

Lake Macquarie Council Average R-Score 81 / 100 — top suburb in Lake Macquarie scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Lake Macquarie100

Highest R-Score out of 94 suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie council average81

Across 87 scored suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Suburb medians in Lake Macquarie range from $190,000 to $2,460,000.

3-year population movement: +3.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.4% of stock (~1,245 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.4B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (18%), Retail Trade (14%), Construction (9%), Education and Training (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,042,500

Across 94 suburbs in Lake Macquarie (Sept 2026) · ~64 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$730/wk · Vacancy 2.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Lake Macquarie100/100

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Every suburb in the Lake Macquarie council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Lake Macquarie

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Lake Macquarie (New South Wales).

Is Lake Macquarie (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Lake Macquarie (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 81/100 across 94 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Lake Macquarie, the typical suburb median price is $1,042,500, median weekly rent is $730/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 2.2%.

Which suburbs in Lake Macquarie have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Lake Macquarie (NSW) are Balmoral (100/100, median $838,000), Cams Wharf (100/100, median $720,000), Rathmines (100/100, median $845,000), Sunshine (100/100, median $775,000), Awaba (99/100, median $800,275). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Lake Macquarie?

Across Lake Macquarie (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,042,500, median asking rent is $730/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 64 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Lake Macquarie include Cams Wharf (7.9%), Mandalong (6.5%), Sunshine (6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Lake Macquarie council area?

Lake Macquarie is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Newcastle) with an ABS estimated resident population of 224,540, approximately 82,595 dwellings, covering 649 sq km.

What are the best streets in Lake Macquarie (NSW)?

Every street across all 94 suburbs in Lake Macquarie is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.