Cooranbong
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Cooranbong, NSW 2265.
About Cooranbong
Welcome to Cooranbong
Cooranbong sits on the western edge of Lake Macquarie, roughly midway between Newcastle and the Central Coast, where the suburban fringe gives way to bushland, farmland and the shores of Dora Creek. It's a semi-rural pocket that has long attracted families and tree-changers wanting space and quiet without giving up a rail connection to the coast and beyond.
With a population of around 7,077 and a median age of 39, Cooranbong has the feel of an established, family-oriented community. It suits buyers after a bigger block, a slower pace and a strong sense of place, more than those chasing café strips or high-density living — though Morisset and the lake villages nearby fill in those gaps when needed.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Cooranbong revolves around the outdoors, the lake system and a genuine community rhythm rather than a bustling main street. Locals tend to head to nearby Morisset or the Dora Creek foreshore for a coffee, a pub meal or lakeside fish and chips, while Cooranbong itself retains a rural, unhurried character with paddocks, acreage and patches of remnant bushland between homes. It's the kind of place where neighbours know each other and weekends are spent on the water, in the garden or exploring the surrounding forest reserves.
Schools & families
Education is a real drawcard here. Cooranbong Public School serves local families with a classic small-town primary school setting, while Avondale School offers a well-regarded K-12 option that draws students from well beyond the suburb itself, alongside the neighbouring Avondale University campus. This combination has helped anchor Cooranbong as a magnet for families wanting a stable, community-minded schooling environment close to home.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's proximity to Lake Macquarie and Dora Creek is its biggest lifestyle asset, with boating, fishing and kayaking all easily accessible from the surrounding waterways. Bushland reserves and walking trails thread through and around Cooranbong, offering a genuine bush-to-water lifestyle, and the wider area toward Eraring and the lake's western shore provides further options for picnics, boat ramps and birdwatching for those willing to drive a few minutes further.
Getting around
Cooranbong has its own railway station on the Main North line, giving residents a direct rail link toward Newcastle and Sydney without needing to drive into Morisset first, though many still use the larger Morisset interchange for more frequent services and bus connections. The Pacific Highway and M1 Motorway are within reasonable reach for those commuting by car, making Cooranbong workable for hybrid commuters who want rural surrounds but still need to reach the city occasionally.
Housing & architecture
Housing here is overwhelmingly detached, with houses making up 94% of current listings, a handful of land parcels around 5% for those wanting to build, and a small 1% share of townhouses. Blocks tend to be generous by city standards, ranging from standard suburban lots to larger acreage-style holdings, and the housing stock spans older weatherboard and brick homes through to newer builds on the suburb's outer edges toward Estate Dora Creek and Creek.
The property market
Cooranbong's median house price currently sits at $995k, following recent growth of 7.0%, a sign that its blend of space, schools and lake access continues to draw steady buyer interest. Median weekly rent of $800 reflects solid demand from tenants wanting the same lifestyle without buying outright, while the near-total dominance of houses in the listings mix underlines the suburb's identity as a low-density, family-first market rather than an apartment or townhouse hub. Buyers priced out of tighter lakeside pockets like Eraring or looking for more land than Morisset offers often find Cooranbong strikes the right balance.
Market snapshot
Cooranbong property market
Median sale price
$995k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$800
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$843k
Median
$995k
Premium
$1.26m
Days on market
30
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
82
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +6.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Cooranbong by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Cooranbong, NSW 2265.
Population
7,077
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,639
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$2,058
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Cooranbong
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Cooranbong
$975k
24 Raven Way
Sold ~July 2026
$965k
4 Meyers Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
29 Victory Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.08m
485 Freemans Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$840k
8 Garner Close
Sold ~June 2026
$1.60m
11 Lantzke Street
Sold ~June 2026
$2.55m
80 Alton Road
Sold ~June 2026
$840k
33 Dora Street
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
Cooranbong suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Cooranbong?
The median house price in Cooranbong, NSW is $995k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 7.0%.
How much is rent in Cooranbong?
The median weekly rent in Cooranbong is around $800 per week.
Is Cooranbong a good place to live?
Cooranbong is a town in a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, Greater Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia, west of the town of Morisset off the M1 Pacific Motorway. Cooranbong is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,077 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Cooranbong?
Cooranbong has a population of 7,077 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Cooranbong?
There are 2 schools in or near Cooranbong, including Avondale School and Cooranbong Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Cooranbong?
Properties in Cooranbong take around 30 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Cooranbong?
Entry-level properties in Cooranbong start around $843k, while premium homes reach $1.26m.
What suburbs are near Cooranbong?
Suburbs near Cooranbong include Creek, Dora Creek, Morisset, Estate Dora Creek and Eraring.
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