Kingfisher Shores at a glance
Median house
$1,080,500
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
160
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Kingfisher Shores.
The postcode for Kingfisher Shores is 2259 (NSW).
The median house price in Kingfisher Shores is $1,080,500.
Kingfisher Shores (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW. The median house here is $1,080,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Kingfisher Shores has roughly 160 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kingfisher Shores 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kingfisher Shores's population at 160, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
160
Median age
41
Family households
68%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,080,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 71% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $216,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,080,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,080,500
$308,880
160
Median age: 41
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.97% (median rent $410/wk against a $1,080,500 price tag). Units yield 6.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.97%
Based on $1,080,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.48%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kingfisher Shores.
Local schools for Kingfisher Shores
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mannering Park Public School
Lake Munmorah High School
Lake Munmorah 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 Kingfisher Shores.
- What is the median house price in Kingfisher Shores?
- The median house price in Kingfisher Shores, NSW 2259 is $1,080,500. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Kingfisher Shores postcode?
- Kingfisher Shores is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Kingfisher Shores?
- Kingfisher Shores is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kingfisher Shores?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in Kingfisher Shores?
- There are 20 schools serving Kingfisher Shores on this page, including Mannering Park Public School, St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah High School.
- How walkable is Kingfisher Shores?
- Kingfisher Shores has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Kingfisher Shores?
- Kingfisher Shores is close to Chain Valley Bay, Doyalson North, Mannering Park, Lake Munmorah, Crangan Bay.
- What is the population of Kingfisher Shores?
- The population of Kingfisher Shores is approximately 160 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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