Martins Creek at a glance
Median house
$825,000
-12.5% year on year
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
351
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Martins Creek.
The postcode for Martins Creek is 2420 (NSW).
The median house price in Martins Creek is $825,000.
Martins Creek (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW. The median house here is $825,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -12.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Martins Creek has roughly 351 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.
Martins Creek 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Martins Creek's population at 351, 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 (78% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
351
Median age
40
Family households
78%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 69% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-12.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Martins Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -12.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
-12.5% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$825,000
-12.5% annual growth
$253,440
351
Median age: 40
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.89% (median rent $300/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 6.87% 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 (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.89%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.87%
Based on $253,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-12.5%
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 202685%
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.
5-year trajectory
at -12.5%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
-49%
2026
$825K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Martins Creek.
Local schools for Martins Creek
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Government School Catchment
Martins Creek Public School
Vacy Public School
Paterson Public School
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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 Martins Creek.
- What is the median house price in Martins Creek?
- The median house price in Martins Creek, NSW 2420 is $825,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is -12.5%.
- What is the Martins Creek postcode?
- Martins Creek is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Martins Creek?
- Martins Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Martins Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Martins Creek?
- There are 14 schools serving Martins Creek on this page, including Martins Creek Public School, Vacy Public School, Paterson Public School.
- How walkable is Martins Creek?
- Martins Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Martins Creek?
- Martins Creek is close to Paterson, Vacy, Hilldale, Duns Creek, Woerden.
- What is the population of Martins Creek?
- The population of Martins Creek is approximately 351 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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