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Dora Creek

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2264
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Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in DORA CREEK are high, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $675 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $675 mark, reflecting a 4.42% increase in returns based on the current median price in DORA CREEK.

DORA CREEK, 2264 ranks 1343rd in NSW in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 122nd on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 4.42% return.

Surburb overview

Dora Creek is a suburb in the local government area of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, situated on the western side of Lake Macquarie, with the postcode 2264. 

According to the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of about 1,739 residents. The average age in the area is approximately 50 years. Most dwellings are separate houses, and owner-occupiers dominate housing tenure. 

Dora Creek is named for the creek that flows through it into Lake Macquarie. The suburb features a mix of land-use zoning, with significant portions designated as Environmental Conservation (about 40 %), Rural Landscape (roughly 28 %) and Environmental Living (around 12 %). The dominant mode of work travel is by car, with 85.6% of workers commuting by private vehicle.

Regarding the housing market, recent data shows the median sale price for houses stood at about $940,000 over the 12 months to October 2025, with a rental yield of around 3.9%.

Another source lists a lower median house value of about $850,000 and reports a 12-month capital growth decline of about 13%. Weekly median rent for houses was around $660.

Dora Creek has its own railway station on the regional network, providing access to neighbouring centres. 

Recreational opportunities are available in its lakeside setting, with reserve areas along the creek and the lake. Schools, larger shopping or health facilities are more likely to be located in the nearby centres of Morisset and the broader Lake Macquarie region.

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