Lochinvar, NSW 2321
Port Stephens CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2321
Updated
Median house price
$854,500
Median of 176 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Lochinvar at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $520
- Population
- 1,095
- Median age 40
Prices: Median of 176 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2321), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Lochinvar
Houses change hands at $854,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (176 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $308,880, roughly 64% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $171,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Lochinvar on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2321)
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What to know about Lochinvar
Lochinvar (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW. The median house here is $854,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Lochinvar has roughly 1,095 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
Lochinvar 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 772 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Lochinvar
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 60/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Lochinvar's population at 1,095, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 83%
- Lone person
- 15%
- Owner occupied
- 85%
- Renter occupied
- 12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.96% (median rent $650/wk against a $854,500 price tag). Units yield 8.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), 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
- 3.96%
- On the $854,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.75%
- On the $308,880 median
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
78 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 772 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.5°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 Lochinvar
- What is the median house price in Lochinvar?
- The median house price in Lochinvar, NSW 2321 is $854,500 (median of 176 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $308,880.
- How much is my house worth in Lochinvar?
- A useful starting point is the Lochinvar median house price of $854,500 (units $308,880). 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 Lochinvar a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Lochinvar is 4.0%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2321), June 2026) against the median house price of $854,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Lochinvar: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Lochinvar 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 Lochinvar postcode?
- Lochinvar is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Lochinvar?
- Lochinvar is a suburb in the Port Stephens Council area, NSW 2321.
- What is the average rent in Lochinvar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Lochinvar?
- There are 10 schools serving Lochinvar on this page, including Lochinvar Public School, St Patrick's Primary School, St Joseph's College.
- How walkable is Lochinvar?
- Lochinvar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Lochinvar?
- Lochinvar is close to Windermere, Windella, Oswald, Allandale, Harpers Hill.
- What is the population of Lochinvar?
- The population of Lochinvar is approximately 1,095 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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