NSW · 2281

Blacksmiths

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blacksmiths, NSW 2281.

Blacksmiths, NSW 2281

About Blacksmiths

Welcome to Blacksmiths

Blacksmiths is a coastal suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia adjacent to the Pacific Ocean 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Newcastle's central business district, between the suburbs of Belmont and Swansea.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Blacksmiths, NSW 2281.

Population

1,881

residents (2021)

Median age

50

years

Household income

$1,252

median, per week

Median rent

$390

per week

Median mortgage

$1,733

per month

Mortgage / income

32%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Blacksmiths

Government school catchment

Blacksmiths Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Blacksmiths

$1.25m

66 Turea Street

house5 bd · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$1.60m

14 Ninag Street

house3 bd · 5 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Blacksmiths suburb FAQ

How much is rent in Blacksmiths?

The median weekly rent in Blacksmiths is around $750 per week.

Is Blacksmiths a good place to live?

Blacksmiths is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,881 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Blacksmiths?

Blacksmiths has a population of 1,881 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 50.

What schools are in Blacksmiths?

There is 1 school in or near Blacksmiths, including Blacksmiths Public School.

What suburbs are near Blacksmiths?

Suburbs near Blacksmiths include Pelican, Swansea Heads, Swansea, Marks Point and Belmont South.

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Properties in Blacksmiths

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townhouse
StMate est. ~$790k

Coastal Living with Space, Style & a Torrens Title Advantage

30 Maneela Street, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
321289 m²
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$625,000
house

Sunstrip Village - Site 120

120/68 Pacific Highway, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
212
Hampshire Villages2 months ago
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house
StMate est. ~$1.39m

Lakeside Living, Endless Entertaining & A Self-Contained Studio with Options

56 Turea Street, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
424734 m²
SOLD Real Estate4 weeks ago
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For Sale
$1.30m
house

Coastal classic with studio, 250m to beach

7 Carawa Street, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
322582 m²
Stone Real Estate Lake Macquarie3 weeks ago
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For Sale
$480,000
house

Sunstrip Village - Site 77

77/68 Pacific Highway, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
211
Hampshire Villages3 months ago
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$1.1m–$1.2m
house

Dual-Income Opportunity with Character & Potential

120 Lakeview Parade, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
423550 m²
NEWSTREET AGENCY2 months ago
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Entertain by the Beach
house
StMate est. ~$1.29m

200m to Sand!

4 Garrawantara Street, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
334531 m²
NEWSTREET AGENCY1 month ago
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UNDER OFFER
house
StMate est. ~$1.29m

Sleek Coastal Living, Mere Steps from the Sand

4 Watervale Close, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
322429 m²
Stone Real Estate Lake Macquarie3 weeks ago
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$315k–$330k
apartment

Light & bright 1-bedder stroll to beach & lake

12/20 Pacific Highway, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
11150 m²
Stone Real Estate Lake Macquarie1 month ago
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$1.50m
house

Beachside Living with Huge Shed, Dual Access & Solar 400m to the Sand

23 Boikon Street, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
526696 m²
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$635,000
house

Sunstrip Village - Site 100

100/68 Pacific Highway, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
212
Hampshire Villages1 month ago
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$1.6m–$1.75m
house

Just 9 Houses back from Nine Miles Beach stretching from Blacksmiths to Redhead, this Renovated Beach House Boasts a Cottage Feel & Fabulous Garaging!

18 Maneela Street, Blacksmiths NSW 2281
322619 m²
SOLD Real Estate3 months ago
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