Kotara South

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2289
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KOTARA SOUTH ranks 365th in NSW when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of 14.36% for the past year is higher than average compared to its 38.66% growth within a five-year period.

Also in KOTARA SOUTH, the median home price is sitting at $1,155,000, and the average rent at $775, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a 3.49% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a 1.32% gain in KOTARA SOUTH based on an increase in median home prices for the past three months.

They believe that homeowners and real estate investors betting on KOTARA SOUTH, 2289 can rest assured about this NSW suburb's performance. The suburb saw median home prices rise by 14.36%.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that this suburb obtained a 9.11% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 509th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Kotara South is a residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, NSW, with postcode 2289, situated between Kotara, Adamstown Heights, Garden Suburb and Charlestown.

The suburb is about nine kilometres south-west of Newcastle’s central business district, with the Pacific Highway and nearby arterial roads providing connections towards Newcastle, Charlestown and other parts of Lake Macquarie.

Kotara South has a relatively small population, with separate houses forming the predominant type of residential accommodation. Residential streets extend across undulating terrain, with parks, bushland and other open spaces forming part of the surrounding environment.

Kotara South does not have a railway station; nearby Kotara Station provides passenger services on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. Bus services operate through Kotara South and neighbouring suburbs, providing connections towards Newcastle, Kotara, Charlestown and other metropolitan centres.

Kotara South Public School provides primary education within the suburb, while Kotara High School and other government and non-government schools are available nearby.

The suburb has limited retail facilities, with residents able to access supermarkets, pharmacies and other everyday services in neighbouring Kotara and Charlestown. Westfield Kotara and Charlestown Square offer greater concentrations of supermarkets, department stores, specialty retailers, dining facilities, and professional services.

Medical centres, pharmacies, dental practices and allied healthcare providers operate throughout the surrounding suburbs, while John Hunter Hospital at New Lambton Heights provides major emergency and specialist healthcare services.

Kotara South is close to Glenrock State Conservation Area, which protects bushland extending towards the Newcastle coastline. The conservation area contains walking and mountain biking trails and provides access to forest, Glenrock Lagoon and coastal environments.

The nearby Fernleigh Track follows a former railway corridor and provides a shared walking and cycling route between Adamstown and Belmont. Blackbutt Reserve at New Lambton contains walking tracks, picnic areas, playgrounds and wildlife exhibits.

Local parks and sporting facilities in Kotara and surrounding suburbs provide additional opportunities for organised and informal recreation. Merewether and Dudley beaches are accessible by road for swimming, surfing, walking and other coastal activities.

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