Lake Macquarie City Council
Catherine Hill Bay
Catherine Hill Bay at a glance
Median house
$1,312,500
-18.0% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Days on market
57
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
943
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Catherine Hill Bay.
Catherine Hill Bay is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,312,500
-18.0% 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)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,312,500
-18.0% annual growth
$316,800
57
Average days to sell
943
Median age: 37
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.47%
Based on $1,312,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.89%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-18.0%
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 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202657 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 -18.0%/yr
2021
$3.5M
5-year change
-63%
2026
$1.3M
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
943
Median age
37
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
37
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Catherine Hill Bay.
Local schools for Catherine Hill Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nords Wharf Public School
Gwandalan Public School
Swansea 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 Catherine Hill Bay.
- What is the median house price in Catherine Hill Bay?
- The median house price in Catherine Hill Bay, NSW 2281 is $1,312,500. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -18.0%.
- What is the Catherine Hill Bay postcode?
- Catherine Hill Bay is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Catherine Hill Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Catherine Hill Bay?
- There are 15 schools serving Catherine Hill Bay on this page, including Nords Wharf Public School, Gwandalan Public School, Swansea High School.
- How walkable is Catherine Hill Bay?
- Catherine Hill Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Catherine Hill Bay?
- Catherine Hill Bay is close to Middle Camp, Nords Wharf, Cams Wharf, Moonee, Pinny Beach.
- What is the population of Catherine Hill Bay?
- Catherine Hill Bay has approximately 943 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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