Holmesville

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2286
HOUSE

Property investments in HOLMESVILLE did not fare well against the rest of the country last year, registering a median home price decrease of 1.09%.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in the territory are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains HOLMESVILLE, 2286 saw average growth in the long term.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $690 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected, nonetheless, for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 14.8 days.

Besides that, the Australian suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Property investors perceived the median home price rise to $835,000.

HOLMESVILLE ranks 149th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 4.3% return.

Surburb overview

Holmesville is a residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, NSW, with postcode 2286, situated between West Wallsend, Edgeworth, Barnsley and Cameron Park. The suburb is about 20 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district, with local roads providing connections towards Edgeworth, Glendale, Newcastle and the M1 Pacific Motorway.

The 2021 Census recorded about 1,400 residents in Holmesville, reflecting its relatively small population compared with nearby Edgeworth and Cameron Park. Separate houses are the predominant type of residential accommodation, with established streets surrounded by bushland and lower-density development.

Holmesville does not have a railway station; nearby Cockle Creek and Cardiff stations provide passenger services on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. Bus services operate through Holmesville and neighbouring suburbs, providing connections towards Edgeworth, Glendale and other parts of western Lake Macquarie.

Holmesville Public School provides primary education within the suburb, while secondary education options are available in nearby West Wallsend, Glendale and surrounding communities.

The suburb has limited retail facilities, with residents generally travelling to Edgeworth, Cameron Park and Glendale for supermarkets, pharmacies and other everyday goods and services.

Medical centres, pharmacies, dental practices and allied healthcare providers operate in these surrounding centres, while larger hospitals and specialist facilities are available elsewhere in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

Local parks and reserves provide space for walking, play and informal outdoor recreation within Holmesville. The suburb is surrounded by areas of bushland associated with the western Lake Macquarie landscape and the nearby Sugarloaf Range.

Sugarloaf State Conservation Area lies within the wider district and protects forest and bushland environments used for permitted nature-based activities.

Nearby, Cameron Park contains the Pasterfield Sports Complex, which provides sporting fields, courts, playground facilities, and other recreational spaces. Edgeworth and Glendale offer additional sporting grounds, parks and community facilities within a short drive. 

Lake Macquarie is accessible at Speers Point and Warners Bay, where foreshore parks and shared paths provide opportunities for walking, cycling and water-based recreation.

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