Mirrabooka NSW

Postcode 2264 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Mirrabooka is a small community in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2264). With a population of 809, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $81K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Mirrabooka is $900,000, having increased 4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,755.

Public transport access includes 5 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, Mirrabooka offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($900K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +4.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$900K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+4.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$900K
4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$368
POPULATION
809
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,557
Personal Income /wk$727
Mortgage /mth$1,755
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2026