Port Macquarie-Hastings
Lake Cathie
Lake Cathie at a glance
Median house
$880,000
+4.8% year on year
Median unit
$291,600
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,296
Median age 52
About
Welcome to Lake Cathie.
Lake Cathie is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$880,000
+4.8% over the past year. Median unit price $291,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$880,000
+4.8% annual growth
$291,600
42
Average days to sell
4,296
Median age: 52
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.42%
Based on $880,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.78%
Based on $291,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.8%
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 +4.8%/yr
2021
$696K
5-year change
+26%
2026
$880K
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
4,296
Median age
52
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
148
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Cathie.
Local schools for Lake Cathie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lake Cathie Public School
North Haven Public School
Non-Government Schools
The Nature School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lake Cathie.
- What is the median house price in Lake Cathie?
- The median house price in Lake Cathie, NSW 2445 is $880,000. The median unit price is $291,600. Annual growth is +4.8%.
- What is the Lake Cathie postcode?
- Lake Cathie is in the 2445 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Cathie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Lake Cathie?
- There are 3 schools serving Lake Cathie on this page, including Lake Cathie Public School, The Nature School, North Haven Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Cathie?
- Lake Cathie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Lake Cathie?
- Lake Cathie is close to Bonny Hills, Lake Innes, Jolly Nose, Grants Beach, Bobs Creek.
- What is the population of Lake Cathie?
- Lake Cathie has approximately 4,296 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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