Lake Cathie NSW 2445 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Lake Cathie is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2445). The median sale price is $945k (+136% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $650/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.6%. It has a population of about 4,296 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $401,000 |
| 2022 | $587,500 |
| 2023 | $795,000 |
| 2024 | $750,000 |
| 2025 | $860,000 |
| 2026 | $945,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (56% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 4,296
- Median age: 52
- Median weekly household income: $1,275
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 975 · 43th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 953 · 38th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Lake Cathie
- Lake Cathie Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Port Macquarie Coach Stop (train), about 14.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Lake Cathie?
The median sale price in Lake Cathie NSW 2445 is $945,000, up 136% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Lake Cathie?
The median weekly rent in Lake Cathie (postcode 2445) is $650 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Lake Cathie?
The estimated gross rental yield in Lake Cathie is about 3.6%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Lake Cathie?
Schools located in Lake Cathie include Lake Cathie Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Bonny Hills 2445
- Lake Innes 2446
- Port Macquarie 2444
- Thrumster 2444
- North Haven 2443
- King Creek 2446
- Sancrox 2446
- Laurieton 2443
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.