Killingworth NSW

Postcode 2278 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Killingworth is a small community in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2278). With a population of 690, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $109K per year, with an average household size of 3.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Killingworth is $740,000, having declined 5.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $565. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

Public transport access includes 13 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, Killingworth offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($740K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$740K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.8x Moderate
Price Momentum-5.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education3/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$740K
-5.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
690
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size3.1
HH Income /wk$2,091
Personal Income /wk$779
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops13
Data: 2025