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Kahibah

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2290
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Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 12.31% over the last 12 months in KAHIBAH, translating to higher returns compared with its peers in NSW.

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

The suburb posted a 31.31% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably lower than the gains it recorded over the past year.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $750 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $750 mark, reflecting a 3% increase in returns based on the current median price in KAHIBAH.

KAHIBAH, 2290 ranks 328th in NSW in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 698th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 3% return.

Surburb overview

Kahibah is a residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, NSW, with postcode 2290, situated between Charlestown, Whitebridge, Highfields and Dudley. The suburb is about eight kilometres south-west of Newcastle’s central business district, with local roads providing connections towards central Newcastle, Charlestown and surrounding Lake Macquarie suburbs.

The 2021 Census recorded about 2,600 residents in Kahibah, with separate houses being the predominant housing type. Residential streets occupy gently undulating terrain, with established housing complemented by local parks, reserves and nearby bushland.

Kahibah does not have an operating railway station, making buses and private vehicles the primary modes of transport for residents. Bus services operate through Kahibah and neighbouring suburbs, providing connections towards Newcastle, Charlestown, Whitebridge and other parts of the metropolitan area.

Kahibah Public School provides primary education in the suburb, while Whitebridge High School and other secondary schools are available nearby.

The suburb has a small local shopping area that provides access to some everyday goods and services, while nearby Charlestown has a substantially larger commercial centre. Charlestown Square provides supermarkets, department stores, pharmacies, specialty retailers, dining facilities and professional services within a short drive.

Medical centres, pharmacies, dental practices and allied healthcare providers operate in Kahibah and surrounding suburbs, with larger hospital facilities available at New Lambton Heights and Belmont.

Kahibah is close to Glenrock State Conservation Area, which protects coastal forest, bushland and the environment surrounding Glenrock Lagoon. The conservation area contains tracks used for bushwalking and mountain biking, with routes extending towards the coastline.

The Fernleigh Track passes through Kahibah along a former railway corridor and provides a shared route for walking and cycling between Adamstown and Belmont. Nearby Dudley Beach provides opportunities for swimming, surfing, fishing and coastal walking, subject to local conditions.

Awabakal Nature Reserve protects additional coastal bushland around nearby Dudley and Redhead. Local parks, sporting facilities and reserves in Kahibah, Whitebridge and Charlestown provide further options for organised and informal recreation.

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