Warners Bay

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2282
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,146,250.

The upward trend in home prices in WARNERS BAY, 2282 averaged 6.12% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $740 mark, reflecting a 3.36% increase in returns based on the current median price in WARNERS BAY.

An average of 8.83 real estate transactions take place per month in WARNERS BAY which translates to 106 per annum.

106 properties were sold in WARNERS BAY in 2016, making it the 1432nd most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

WARNERS BAY, 2282 places 804th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Warners Bay is a lakeside suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, NSW, with postcode 2282, situated on the north-eastern shore of Lake Macquarie between Eleebana, Speers Point and Lakelands. The suburb is about 13 kilometres south-west of Newcastle’s central business district, with major roads providing connections to Charlestown, Cardiff and central Newcastle.

The 2021 Census recorded 7,897 residents in Warners Bay, making it one of the larger residential and commercial centres on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie. The suburb contains a mix of detached houses, townhouses, and apartments, with residential areas extending from the lakefront towards adjoining suburbs.

Warners Bay does not have a railway station, with nearby Cardiff Station providing passenger rail connections towards Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney. Bus services connect Warners Bay with Charlestown, Cardiff, Glendale, Belmont and other communities across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Warners Bay Public School provides primary education within the suburb, while Warners Bay High School is located nearby in Warners Bay’s broader residential area.

The commercial precinct around The Esplanade and adjoining streets contains supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, shops and professional services. Additional large-format retail businesses are located along Hillsborough Road and in nearby areas, while Charlestown and Glendale provide access to larger shopping centres.

Medical centres, pharmacies, dental practices and allied healthcare providers operate in Warners Bay, with hospital services available elsewhere across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

Lake Macquarie forms the suburb’s western boundary and supports boating, kayaking, fishing and other water-based recreation. Warners Bay Foreshore features parks, picnic areas, and public spaces overlooking the lake and is used for walking and informal recreation. 

A shared pathway follows the waterfront and connects Warners Bay with neighbouring Eleebana and Speers Point, providing a route for walking, running and cycling. Nearby, Speers Point Park features playgrounds, sports areas and extensive open space, while Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery is located in Booragul on the lake's northern shore.

Local sporting grounds, parks and reserves provide further opportunities for organised sport and outdoor recreation throughout Warners Bay and surrounding suburbs.

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