Lake Cathie — Houses

NEUTRAL
NSW 2445 House Rank #3 of 18 in Port Macquarie
$972K
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
23 buyers/listing
Neutral
LIQUIDITY
60d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
-3.4% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
3.9%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.8% vacancy
Strong
#3/18 Average Structure 43 $972K

Atlaso rates Lake Cathie houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.82%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but prices declined 4.0% over the past year. Better houses options may be available in Port Macquarie.

At $972K, Lake Cathie ranks #3 of 18 houses in Port Macquarie. The long-term structural outlook is Average.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Port Macquarie.

Lake Cathie Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Buyers Early signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
+1.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
-3.6%
Rents (12mo)
1.3%
Vacancy
28%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.03M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$681/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2445.

Suburb Profile

Lake Cathie at a Glance

SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,330/wk
Median household
Median Age
52
Years
Mortgage Stress
32%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+1.2%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
46.4% owned 32.1% mortgage 19.3% renting

Demographic Trends

Lake Cathie Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Lake Cathie Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Cathie a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Lake Cathie as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Lake Cathie and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Lake Cathie?
The current median house price in Lake Cathie, nsw is $972K, with annual growth of +17.6%. Properties sell in approximately 60 days.
How fast do properties sell in Lake Cathie?
Properties in Lake Cathie sell in 60 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Lake Cathie?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Lake Cathie's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Lake Cathie?
The gross rental yield for houses in Lake Cathie is 3.9%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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