Fassifern, NSW 2283

Lake Macquarie City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2283

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Median house price

$700,000

-7.9% over the past year.

Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Fassifern at a glance

Median unit
$277,200
Weekly rent
$660
Houses · units $520
Population
586
Median age 47

Prices: Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2283), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Fassifern

Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (7 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $277,200, roughly 60% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -7.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Fassifern on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2283)

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What to know about Fassifern

Fassifern (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $700,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.9% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Fassifern has roughly 586 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Fassifern scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,092 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Fassifern

Schools serving Fassifern: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Fassifern Public School

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Blackalls Park Public School

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Fennell Bay Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
30/100
Bike
90/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Fassifern's population at 586, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.90% (median rent $660/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 9.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
4.90%
On the $700,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
9.75%
On the $277,200 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-7.9%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

132 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Transport regulatory offences105 (79.5%)
Theft10 (7.6%)
Malicious damage to property4 (3.0%)
Assault3 (2.3%)
Drug offences3 (2.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,092 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Fassifern

What is the median house price in Fassifern?
The median house price in Fassifern, NSW 2283 is $700,000 (median of 7 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $277,200. Annual growth is -7.9%.
How much is my house worth in Fassifern?
A useful starting point is the Fassifern median house price of $700,000 (units $277,200). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Fassifern a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Fassifern is 4.9%: the median weekly house rent is $660 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2283), June 2026) against the median house price of $700,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 7.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Fassifern is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Fassifern postcode?
Fassifern is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
Where is Fassifern?
Fassifern is a suburb in the Lake Macquarie City Council area, NSW 2283.
What is the average rent in Fassifern?
The median weekly rent for houses is $660, for units it's $520.
What schools are in Fassifern?
There are 20 schools serving Fassifern on this page, including Charlton Christian College, Fassifern Public School, Blackalls Park Public School.
How walkable is Fassifern?
Fassifern has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 90.
What suburbs are near Fassifern?
Fassifern is close to Fennell Bay, Blackalls Park, Woodrising, Booragul, Teralba.
What is the population of Fassifern?
The population of Fassifern is approximately 586 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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