Mid-Coast Council
Smiths Lake
Smiths Lake at a glance
Median house
$825,000
+3.1% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
41
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
1,332
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Smiths Lake.
Smiths Lake is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
+3.1% 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)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$825,000
+3.1% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
41
Average days to sell
1,332
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.08%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.22%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.1%
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 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202641 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 +3.1%/yr
2021
$708K
5-year change
+16%
2026
$825K
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
1,332
Median age
49
Family households
72%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
71
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smiths Lake.
Local schools for Smiths Lake
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bungwahl Public School
Pacific Palms Public School
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Smiths Lake.
- What is the median house price in Smiths Lake?
- The median house price in Smiths Lake, NSW 2428 is $825,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +3.1%.
- What is the Smiths Lake postcode?
- Smiths Lake is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smiths Lake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Smiths Lake?
- There are 3 schools serving Smiths Lake on this page, including Bungwahl Public School, Pacific Palms Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus.
- What suburbs are near Smiths Lake?
- Smiths Lake is close to Sandbar, Tarbuck Bay, Charlotte Bay, Blueys Beach, Pacific Palms.
- What is the population of Smiths Lake?
- Smiths Lake has approximately 1,332 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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