Lake Macquarie City Council
Bennetts Green
Bennetts Green at a glance
Median house
$595,250
+12.7% year on year
Median unit
$315,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
34.9k
Median age 72
About
Welcome to Bennetts Green.
Bennetts Green is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$595,250
+12.7% over the past year. Median unit price $315,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$595,250
+12.7% annual growth
$315,360
Sales data pending
35
Average days to sell
34,912
Median age: 72
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.41%
Based on $595,250 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.47%
Based on $315,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+12.7%
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 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 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 +12.7%/yr
2021
$327K
5-year change
+82%
2026
$595K
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
34,912
Median age
72
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
51
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.
48
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bennetts Green.
Local schools for Bennetts Green
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hunter Sports High School
Wiripaang Public School
Windale Public 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 Bennetts Green.
- What is the median house price in Bennetts Green?
- The median house price in Bennetts Green, NSW 2290 is $595,250. The median unit price is $315,360. Annual growth is +12.7%.
- What is the Bennetts Green postcode?
- Bennetts Green is in the 2290 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bennetts Green?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Bennetts Green?
- There are 20 schools serving Bennetts Green on this page, including Hunter Sports High School, St Pius X Primary School, Wiripaang Public School.
- How walkable is Bennetts Green?
- Bennetts Green has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bennetts Green?
- Bennetts Green is close to Gateshead, Windale, Jewells, Dudley, Mount Hutton.
- What is the population of Bennetts Green?
- Bennetts Green has approximately 34,912 residents. The median age is 72.
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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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