Toronto NSW

Postcode 2283 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Toronto is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2283). With a population of 5,973, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $61K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Toronto is $810,000, having increased 2.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $705,000 (-6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $620. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,616.

Toronto is served by 4 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 979, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 40 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Lake Macquarie LGA is below average at 3,396 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Toronto offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($810K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$810K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.2% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,639
Mean Income$68,486
Earners8,445
YoY Change+7.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$810K
2.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$705K
-6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
5,973
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,170
Personal Income /wk$581
Mortgage /mth$1,616
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops40
Old Toronto Station, Victory Pde
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA979
Total Students1,359
Government3
Independent1
Toronto High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 961
Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 910
Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 871
Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1173
HOSPITALS (1)
Toronto Private Hospitalprivate
Data: 2026