Lake Macquarie City Council
Cams Wharf
Cams Wharf at a glance
Median house
$740,000
+13.8% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
39
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
182
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Cams Wharf.
Cams Wharf is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$740,000
+13.8% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$740,000
+13.8% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
39
Average days to sell
182
Median age: 56
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.60%
Based on $740,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.06%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+13.8%
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 202677%
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 +13.8%/yr
2021
$388K
5-year change
+91%
2026
$740K
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
182
Median age
56
Family households
65%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cams Wharf.
Local schools for Cams Wharf
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nords Wharf Public School
Gwandalan Public School
Caves Beach 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 Cams Wharf.
- What is the median house price in Cams Wharf?
- The median house price in Cams Wharf, NSW 2281 is $740,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +13.8%.
- What is the Cams Wharf postcode?
- Cams Wharf is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cams Wharf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Cams Wharf?
- There are 20 schools serving Cams Wharf on this page, including Nords Wharf Public School, Gwandalan Public School, Caves Beach Public School.
- How walkable is Cams Wharf?
- Cams Wharf has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Cams Wharf?
- Cams Wharf is close to Murrays Beach, Nords Wharf, Middle Camp, Pinny Beach, Catherine Hill Bay.
- What is the population of Cams Wharf?
- Cams Wharf has approximately 182 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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