NSW · 2283

Carey Bay

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Carey Bay, NSW 2283.

Carey Bay, NSW 2283

About Carey Bay

Welcome to Carey Bay

Carey Bay is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, and is located on a peninsula southeast of the town of Toronto on the western side of Lake Macquarie.

Market snapshot

Carey Bay property market

Median price ranks #1,430 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 62%

Median sale price

$964k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

per week

Gross rental yield

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$799k

Median

$964k

Premium

$1.93m

Days on market

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

10

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Carey Bay by dwelling type.

House70%
Land20%
Apartment / Unit10%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Carey Bay, NSW 2283.

Population

865

residents (2021)

Median age

54

years

Household income

$1,266

median, per week

Median rent

$327

per week

Median mortgage

$1,950

per month

Mortgage / income

36%

stretched (>30%)

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

Recent results

Recently sold in Carey Bay

$1.40m

23a Amelia Street

house5 bd · 3 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.12m

19/21 Excelsior Parade

apartment2 bd · 1 car

Sold ~June 2026

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

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Carey Bay

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Compare the area

Price map around Carey Bay

Every listing for sale near Carey Bay, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Carey Bay suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Carey Bay?

The median house price in Carey Bay, NSW is $964k for a 3-bedroom home.

Is Carey Bay a good place to live?

Carey Bay is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, and is located on a peninsula southeast of the town of Toronto on the western side of Lake Macquarie. Carey Bay is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 865.

What is the population of Carey Bay?

Carey Bay has a population of 865 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 54.

How much do you need to buy in Carey Bay?

Entry-level properties in Carey Bay start around $799k, while premium homes reach $1.93m.

What suburbs are near Carey Bay?

Suburbs near Carey Bay include Kilaben Bay, Coal Point, Rathmines, Toronto and Fishing Point.