Lake Mac Vibes Lake Macquarie · collected weekly

Rathmines vs Toronto

Prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe and momentum for two Lake Macquarie suburbs, read from the same registers on the same day.

Local take: Toronto is bigger; Rathmines has the history

Rathmines

Momentum: steady

+0.3% price growth, 0 development applications, vibe score 56/100, stable price trend.

Toronto

Momentum: rising

+9.4% price growth, 0 development applications, vibe score 55/100, rising price trend.

RathminesToronto
Median house $872k from 34 sales $820k from 69 sales (lower)
Median unit $568k from 18 sales $780k from 40 sales
Growth year on year +0.3% +9.4% (higher)
Vibe score 56/100 (higher) 55/100
Character Historic RAAF base, lakeside character Lake township, affordable waterfront
Trend stable rising
Approvals in the pipeline 0 0
Contamination sites 0 1

Council development registers, NSW Valuer General sales records, EPA contaminated land register Medians cover the 12 months to May 2026 Momentum computed weekly, a reading of public data, not advice Updated 2026-08-17

Price comparison

Toronto ($820k) is 6% cheaper than Rathmines ($872k) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Rathmines or Toronto?

It depends on what you're looking for. Rathmines reads as steady, with a vibe score of 56/100, while Toronto reads as rising, with a vibe score of 55/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities. Enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Rathmines and Toronto?

Toronto is $52k cheaper for houses ($820k vs $872k). Year-on-year growth is +0.3% in Rathmines and +9.4% in Toronto.

Which has more development, Rathmines or Toronto?

Rathmines has 0 development applications, while Toronto has 0. More development means future supply and construction activity, which can affect both livability and property values.