Mid-Coast Council
Lakewood
Lakewood at a glance
Median house
$627,500
-9.7% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Days on market
43
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,249
Median age 58
About
Welcome to Lakewood.
Lakewood is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$627,500
-9.7% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$627,500
-9.7% annual growth
$240,480
43
Average days to sell
1,249
Median age: 58
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.73%
Based on $627,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.43%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-9.7%
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 202643 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 -9.7%/yr
2021
$1.0M
5-year change
-40%
2026
$628K
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
1,249
Median age
58
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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.
2
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Lakewood.
Local schools for Lakewood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Camden Haven High School
Laurieton Public School
North Haven Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lakewood.
- What is the median house price in Lakewood?
- The median house price in Lakewood, NSW 2443 is $627,500. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -9.7%.
- What is the Lakewood postcode?
- Lakewood is in the 2443 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lakewood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Lakewood?
- There are 7 schools serving Lakewood on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Camden Haven High School, Laurieton Public School.
- How walkable is Lakewood?
- Lakewood has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Lakewood?
- Lakewood is close to West Haven, North Brother, Laurieton, Kew, Deauville.
- What is the population of Lakewood?
- Lakewood has approximately 1,249 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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