Lake Macquarie City Council
Caves Beach
Caves Beach at a glance
Median house
$1,390,000
+8.8% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
4,016
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Caves Beach.
Caves Beach is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,390,000
+8.8% 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)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$1,390,000
+8.8% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
4,016
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.38%
Based on $1,390,000 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+8.8%
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 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 +8.8%/yr
2021
$912K
5-year change
+52%
2026
$1.4M
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
4,016
Median age
49
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
167
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.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caves Beach.
Local schools for Caves Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Swansea High School
Caves Beach Public School
Swansea 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 Caves Beach.
- What is the median house price in Caves Beach?
- The median house price in Caves Beach, NSW 2281 is $1,390,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +8.8%.
- What is the Caves Beach postcode?
- Caves Beach is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Caves Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Caves Beach?
- There are 19 schools serving Caves Beach on this page, including Swansea High School, Caves Beach Public School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Caves Beach?
- Caves Beach has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Caves Beach?
- Caves Beach is close to Pinny Beach, Swansea Heads, Murrays Beach, Swansea, Little Pelican.
- What is the population of Caves Beach?
- Caves Beach has approximately 4,016 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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