Cooranbong NSW

Postcode 2265 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Cooranbong is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2265). With a population of 7,077, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $85K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Cooranbong is $860,000, having surged 16.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $525,000 (-24.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $570. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,058.

Cooranbong is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1002, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 34 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lake Macquarie LGA is below average at 3,396 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Cooranbong offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($860K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +16.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$860K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+16.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education6/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$860K
16.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$525K
-24.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
7,077
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,639
Personal Income /wk$732
Mortgage /mth$2,058
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops34
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1002
Total Students1,307
Independent1
Government1
Avondale SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1055
Cooranbong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 948
Data: 2026