Jewells NSW

Postcode 2280 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Jewells is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2280). With a population of 2,452, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $90K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Jewells is $1.0 million, having risen modestly 0.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $675,000 (+8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,160.

Jewells is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1026, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 14 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, Jewells offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($1.0M/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +0.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+0.8% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education6/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
0.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$675K
8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
2,452
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,732
Personal Income /wk$788
Mortgage /mth$2,160
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1026
Total Students262
Government1
Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1026
Data: 2026