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Highfields

8.9 km south-west of Newcastle city centreCity of Lake Macquarie9 min to Dudley Beach6 min to Lake Macquarienext to Mount Hutton and Windale

Elevated residential suburb with views from some positions and quiet streets, within reach of the Kotara and Charlestown shopping centres. Compact, and flies under the radar.

About Lake Macquarie

Lake Mac is where Newcastle people move when they want space, water, and a slower clock. The vibe is family-friendly, boat-friendly, retirement-friendly.

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Lake Mac Vibes editorial assessment

Median House

$990k

Median Unit

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YoY Growth

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Vibe Score

55/100

Building approvals Licensed venues Late trading Contaminated land Recent sales

Basemap: OpenStreetMap via Protomaps Findings: council registers, NSW Liquor & Gaming, NSW contaminated land register

Common questions about Highfields

What is the median house price in Highfields?

The median house price in Highfields is $990k. Data: NSW Valuer General. For address-specific property intelligence, check any address on Lake Mac Vibes.

Is Highfields a good suburb?

Highfields. The median house is $990k and it scores 55/100 on our vibe index. Momentum reads steady and the price trajectory is stable. Every figure comes from public registers and is refreshed weekly. A suburb average is not an address, so check the specific street before you commit.

What's it like living in Highfields?

Elevated residential suburb with views from some positions and quiet streets, within reach of the Kotara and Charlestown shopping centres. Compact, and flies under the radar. See the full suburb profile for detailed local insights, or check a specific address to see what's happening within 500m.

How noisy is Highfields?

Highfields has 1 licensed venue tracked in our data. Venue types include: takeaway. Noise impact depends on proximity and trading hours. Enter any address to see noise sources within 500m, including late-trading venues, major roads, and rail corridors.

Momentum: steady

Highfields currently reads steady, at moderate confidence, the pattern: elevated suburb near kotara.

Development activity

Major projects and active development applications shaping this suburb

Dwelling House Alterations and Additions, Dual Occupancy (Detached), Subdivision - Torrens Title

21 George Street · Unknown

Garage

8 Kahibah Road · Approved

Alterations and Additions to Dwelling House

29 Valaud Crescent · Approved

Dwelling Alterations and Additions

5 Margaret Street · Unknown

Dwelling House - Alterations and Additions

15 Highfields Parade · Amended Approval

Data: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Councils + NSW Planning Portal

Price trajectory

Median house price: $990k from 16 sales in the 12 months to May 2026.

This is a thin market. Fewer than 30 homes sold here in the past year, so the figure above moves a long way on a single unusual sale. Read it as a rough guide, not a firm price.

NSW Valuer General via nswpropertysalesdata.com Sales settled in the 12 months to May 2026