Holmesville, NSW 2286
Lake Macquarie City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2286
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Median house price
$826,000
+2.0% over the past year.
Median of 24 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Holmesville at a glance
- Median unit
- $285,120
- Weekly rent
- $693
- Houses
- Population
- 1,413
- Median age 38
Prices: Median of 24 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2286), March 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Holmesville
Houses change hands at $826,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (24 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $285,120, roughly 65% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Holmesville on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of March 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2286)
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What to know about Holmesville
Holmesville (2286) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $826,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Holmesville has roughly 1,413 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Holmesville 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 982 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Holmesville
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 35/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Holmesville's population at 1,413, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 84%
- Lone person
- 16%
- Owner occupied
- 85%
- Renter occupied
- 14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.36% (median rent $693/wk against a $826,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (14%), 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
- 4.36%
- On the $826,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +2.0%
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
18 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 982 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.5°C
Rainfall by month
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 Holmesville
- What is the median house price in Holmesville?
- The median house price in Holmesville, NSW 2286 is $826,000 (median of 24 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +2.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Holmesville?
- A useful starting point is the Holmesville median house price of $826,000 (units $285,120). 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 Holmesville a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Holmesville is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $693 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2286), March 2026) against the median house price of $826,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Holmesville 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 Holmesville postcode?
- Holmesville is in the 2286 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Holmesville?
- Holmesville is a suburb in the Lake Macquarie City Council area, NSW 2286.
- What is the average rent in Holmesville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $693.
- What schools are in Holmesville?
- There are 20 schools serving Holmesville on this page, including West Wallsend High School, West Wallsend Public School, North Academy.
- How walkable is Holmesville?
- Holmesville has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Holmesville?
- Holmesville is close to West Wallsend, Barnsley, Killingworth, Seahampton, Cameron Park.
- What is the population of Holmesville?
- The population of Holmesville is approximately 1,413 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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