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Kilaben Bay

22.4 km south-west of Newcastle city centreCity of Lake Macquarie39 min to Blacksmiths Beach10 min to Lake Macquarienext to Arcadia Vale and Bonnells Bay

Sheltered bay suburb on the western shore. Family-oriented with good local schools and a community feel. The bay is calm and perfect for kayaking and swimming. More established than some western shore neighbours.

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

$1.1M

Median Unit

—

YoY Growth

+24.3%

Vibe Score

54/100

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 Kilaben Bay

What is the median house price in Kilaben Bay?

The median house price in Kilaben Bay is $1.1M. Prices have moved up 24.3% year-on-year, with a upward trajectory. Data: NSW Valuer General. For address-specific property intelligence, check any address on Lake Mac Vibes.

Is Kilaben Bay a good suburb?

Kilaben Bay. The median house is $1.1M, prices moved +24.3% in a year and it scores 54/100 on our vibe index. Momentum reads rising and the price trajectory is upward. 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 Kilaben Bay?

Sheltered bay suburb on the western shore. Family-oriented with good local schools and a community feel. The bay is calm and perfect for kayaking and swimming... See the full suburb profile for detailed local insights, or check a specific address to see what's happening within 500m.

Momentum: rising

Kilaben Bay currently reads rising, at low confidence, the pattern: western shore bay suburb, family-friendly.

Median prices moved +24.3% year on year.

Development activity

Major projects and active development applications shaping this suburb

Subdivision Strata with Dual Occupancy

7 Barina Avenue · Unknown

Subdivision one into two lots, Dual Occupancy

166 Kilaben Road · Unknown

Dwelling Alterations and Additions, Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Barriers

232 Kilaben Road · Approved

Dwelling Alterations and Additions, Modified Swimming Pool Barrier and Cabana

19 Barina Avenue · Approved

Dwelling House Additions - Attached Studio

55 Jarrett Street · Approved

Data: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Councils + NSW Planning Portal

Price trajectory

Median house price: $1.1M from 19 sales in the 12 months to May 2026, +24.3% year on year.

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