Lake Macquarie City Council
Valentine
Valentine at a glance
Median house
$1,157,500
+9.2% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,773
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Valentine.
Valentine is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,157,500
+9.2% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$1,157,500
+9.2% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
35
Average days to sell
5,773
Median age: 46
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.62%
Based on $1,157,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.04%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+9.2%
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 202688%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 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 +9.2%/yr
2021
$745K
5-year change
+55%
2026
$1.2M
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
5,773
Median age
46
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
123
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Valentine.
Local schools for Valentine
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Valentine Public School
Belmont High School
Floraville Public School
© 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 Valentine.
- What is the median house price in Valentine?
- The median house price in Valentine, NSW 2280 is $1,157,500. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +9.2%.
- What is the Valentine postcode?
- Valentine is in the 2280 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Valentine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Valentine?
- There are 20 schools serving Valentine on this page, including Valentine Public School, Belmont High School, Floraville Public School.
- How walkable is Valentine?
- Valentine has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Valentine?
- Valentine is close to Croudace Bay, Eleebana, Bolton Point, Floraville, Carey Bay.
- What is the population of Valentine?
- Valentine has approximately 5,773 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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