Blacksmiths

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2281
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BLACKSMITHS ranks 257th in NSW when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of 23.5% for the past year is higher than average compared to its 62.42% growth within a five-year period.

This figures put the ATC suburb in the ranks of the best performing suburbs in Australia in terms of capital gains.

Also in BLACKSMITHS, the median home price is sitting at $1,340,000, and the average rent at $700, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a 2.72% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a -0.74% drop in BLACKSMITHS based on a decrease in median home prices for the past three months.

They believe that homeowners and real estate investors betting on BLACKSMITHS, 2281 can rest assured about this NSW suburb's performance. The suburb saw median home prices rise by 23.5%.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that this suburb obtained a 10.63% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 4219th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Blacksmiths is a coastal suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, NSW, with postcode 2281, situated between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Macquarie near the lake’s entrance to the sea. The suburb is about 25 kilometres south-west of Newcastle’s central business district and adjoins Pelican and Swansea, with the Pacific Highway providing the main road connection through the wider area.

The 2021 Census recorded 1,930 residents in Blacksmiths, with the population distributed across an established residential area between the coastline and Swansea Channel. Separate houses account for much of the suburb’s housing stock, while its coastal location influences the surrounding recreational areas and open space.

Blacksmiths does not have a railway station, so residents generally rely on buses and private vehicles for travel to Newcastle and other Lake Macquarie centres. Bus services along the Pacific Highway and surrounding roads connect the area with Swansea, Belmont, Charlestown and other suburbs.

Blacksmiths Public School provides primary education in the suburb, while secondary schools and additional educational facilities are available in Swansea, Belmont, and surrounding communities.

Residents can access local businesses and services in Blacksmiths, with nearby Swansea providing supermarkets, pharmacies, medical practices and a broader range of everyday retail facilities.

Belmont Hospital in Croudace Bay provides hospital services to the wider district, while medical and allied healthcare providers operate in Swansea and Belmont.

Blacksmiths Beach extends along the suburb’s Pacific Ocean frontage and provides opportunities for swimming, surfing, fishing and other coastal recreation. The beach includes a patrolled swimming area during designated periods, while the adjoining foreshore contains public recreation facilities.

Grannies Pool, near the Swansea Channel entrance, provides a sheltered swimming area separate from the open beach. Swansea Channel offers opportunities for boating and fishing and forms the navigable connection between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean.

Nearby reserves provide picnic areas, playgrounds and walking opportunities, while the Fernleigh Track’s southern extensions add cycling and walking connections through the broader Swansea and Lake Macquarie area. Lake Macquarie, Swansea Channel, and the coastline collectively provide Blacksmiths with access to a range of freshwater, estuarine, and coastal recreational settings.

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