Lake Macquarie City Council
Adamstown
Adamstown at a glance
Median house
$899,500
+2.5% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
39
Average to sell
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
6,335
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Adamstown.
Adamstown is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$899,500
+2.5% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$899,500
+2.5% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
39
Average days to sell
6,335
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.43%
Based on $899,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.98%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+2.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202639 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.5%/yr
2021
$795K
5-year change
+13%
2026
$900K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,335
Median age
36
Family households
63%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
790
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
90
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Adamstown.
Local schools for Adamstown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Adamstown Public School
New Lambton South Public School
Merewether High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Adamstown.
- What is the median house price in Adamstown?
- The median house price in Adamstown, NSW 2289 is $899,500. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +2.5%.
- What is the Adamstown postcode?
- Adamstown is in the 2289 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Adamstown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Adamstown?
- There are 20 schools serving Adamstown on this page, including St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown Public School, New Lambton South Public School.
- How walkable is Adamstown?
- Adamstown has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Adamstown?
- Adamstown is close to Broadmeadow, New Lambton, Kotara Fair, Adamstown Heights, Merewether Heights.
- What is the population of Adamstown?
- Adamstown has approximately 6,335 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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