Macquarie Hills, NSW 2285
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2285
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Median house price
$910,000
+7.1% over the past year.
Median of 75 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Macquarie Hills at a glance
- Median unit
- $305,280
- Weekly rent
- $725
- Houses · units $493
- Population
- 3,605
- Median age 35
Prices: Median of 75 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2285), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Macquarie Hills
Houses change hands at $910,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (75 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $305,280, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.1%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Macquarie Hills on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2285)
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What to know about Macquarie Hills
Macquarie Hills (2285) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $910,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.1% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Macquarie Hills has roughly 3,605 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
Macquarie Hills scores 2/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,140 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Macquarie Hills's population at 3,605, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 85%
- Lone person
- 13%
- Owner occupied
- 85%
- Renter occupied
- 13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.14% (median rent $725/wk against a $910,000 price tag). Units yield 8.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.14%
- On the $910,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.40%
- On the $305,280 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +7.1%
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
30 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,140 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.5°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 Macquarie Hills
- What is the median house price in Macquarie Hills?
- The median house price in Macquarie Hills, NSW 2285 is $910,000 (median of 75 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $305,280. Annual growth is +7.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Macquarie Hills?
- A useful starting point is the Macquarie Hills median house price of $910,000 (units $305,280). 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 Macquarie Hills a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Macquarie Hills is 4.1%: the median weekly house rent is $725 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2285), June 2026) against the median house price of $910,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.1% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Macquarie Hills 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 Macquarie Hills postcode?
- Macquarie Hills is in the 2285 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Macquarie Hills?
- Macquarie Hills is a suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2285.
- What is the average rent in Macquarie Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $725, for units it's $493.
- What schools are in Macquarie Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Macquarie Hills on this page, including Cardiff Public School, Cardiff South Public School, Biddabah Public School.
- How walkable is Macquarie Hills?
- Macquarie Hills has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Macquarie Hills?
- Macquarie Hills is close to Lakelands, Cardiff South, Cardiff, Boolaroo, Hillsborough.
- What is the population of Macquarie Hills?
- The population of Macquarie Hills is approximately 3,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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