Lakelands NSW

Postcode 2282 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Lakelands is a small community in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2282). With a population of 1,445, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $120K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Lakelands is $745,000, having dropped significantly 40.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $730,000 (+8.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $700. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Public transport access includes 8 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, Lakelands offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($745K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -40.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$745K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-40.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education9/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$745K
-40.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$730K
8.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
1,445
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$2,315
Personal Income /wk$939
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
Data: 2026