NSW · 2287

Rankin Park

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rankin Park, NSW 2287.

Rankin Park, NSW 2287

About Rankin Park

Welcome to Rankin Park

Rankin Park is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 11 kilometres (7 mi) west of Newcastle's central business district. It is split between the City of Lake Macquarie and City of Newcastle local government areas.

Market snapshot

Rankin Park property market

Median price ranks #1,434 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 62%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$960k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$750

per week

Gross rental yield

4.1%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$844k

Median

$960k

Premium

$1.11m

Days on market

15

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

32

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +5.8% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Rankin Park by dwelling type.

House93%
Land7%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Rankin Park, NSW 2287.

Population

2,547

residents (2021)

Median age

40

years

Household income

$2,214

median, per week

Median rent

$450

per week

Median mortgage

$2,000

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

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

Recent results

Recently sold in Rankin Park

$1.32m

307 McCaffrey Drive

house3 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$850k

40 Elbrook Drive

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$1m

9 Cambridge Drive

house2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$800k

20 Coniston Close

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 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 Rankin Park

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Price map around Rankin Park

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

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Common questions

Rankin Park suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Rankin Park?

The median house price in Rankin Park, NSW is $960k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.3%.

How much is rent in Rankin Park?

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

Is Rankin Park a good place to live?

Rankin Park is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 11 kilometres (7 mi) west of Newcastle's central business district. Rankin Park is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,547.

What is the population of Rankin Park?

Rankin Park has a population of 2,547 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.

How long do homes take to sell in Rankin Park?

Properties in Rankin Park take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Rankin Park?

Entry-level properties in Rankin Park start around $844k, while premium homes reach $1.11m.

What suburbs are near Rankin Park?

Suburbs near Rankin Park include Cardiff Heights, New Lambton Heights, Garden Suburb, Elermore Vale and New Lambton.