Nords Wharf NSW

Postcode 2281 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Nords Wharf is a small community in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2281). With a population of 895, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $87K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Nords Wharf is $665,000, having increased 3.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $1.0 million (+33.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $675. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Nords Wharf is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1023, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 ferry wharfves, 9 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, Nords Wharf offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($665K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +3.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$665K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.6x Moderate
Price Momentum+3.1% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$665K
3.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$1.0M
33.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
895
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,679
Personal Income /wk$752
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops9
Ferry Wharves3
Nords Wharf Rd After Government Rd
Nords Wharf Rd Before Government Rd
Pacific Hwy At Nords Wharf Rd
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1023
Total Students180
Government1
Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1023
Data: 2026