Dora Creek NSW

Postcode 2264 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Dora Creek is a small community in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2264). With a population of 1,739, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $73K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Dora Creek is $736,000, having surged 31.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $890,000 (+42.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,744.

Dora Creek is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 939, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 12 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, Dora Creek offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($736K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +31.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$736K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+31.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$736K
31.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$890K
42.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
1,739
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,401
Personal Income /wk$726
Mortgage /mth$1,744
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops12
Dora Creek Station, Platform 1
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA939
Total Students139
Government1
Dora Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 939
Data: 2026