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Kotara South

6.0 km south-west of Newcastle city centreCity of Lake Macquarie11 min to Dudley Beach11 min to Lake Macquarienext to New Lambton Heights and Kotara

Southern extension of Kotara, firmly in Lake Mac council despite the Kotara name. Access to Westfield Kotara and John Hunter Hospital precinct. Established homes on good-sized blocks. The $1M+ median reflects proximity to major infrastructure.

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

+13.4%

Vibe Score

60/100

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 Kotara South

What is the median house price in Kotara South?

The median house price in Kotara South is $1.1M. Prices have moved up 13.4% year-on-year, with a upward trajectory. Data: NSW Valuer General. For address-specific property intelligence, check any address on Lake Mac Vibes.

Is Kotara South a good suburb?

Kotara South. The median house is $1.1M, prices moved +13.4% in a year and it scores 60/100 on our vibe index. Momentum reads steady 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 Kotara South?

Southern extension of Kotara, firmly in Lake Mac council despite the Kotara name. Access to Westfield Kotara and John Hunter Hospital precinct. Established homes on good-sized blocks... See the full suburb profile for detailed local insights, or check a specific address to see what's happening within 500m.

Momentum: steady

Kotara South currently reads steady, at low confidence, the pattern: established suburb near westfield kotara.

Median prices moved +13.4% year on year.

Development activity

Major projects and active development applications shaping this suburb

Demolition, Torrens Title Subdivision, Dual Occupancy (Attached), Multi Dwelling Housing

151 Charlestown Road · Unknown

Dual Occupancy (Detached) and one into two lot Torrens Title Subdivision

4 Kenneth Street · Amended Approval

Demolition, Retaining Walls, Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Barrier

12 Elvidge Crescent · Amended Approval

Dwelling House Alteration and Additions, Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Barriers, Retaining Walls, Demolition

2 Elvidge Crescent · Approved

Carport, Dwelling Alterations and Additions

19 Cathrine Street · Approved

Data: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Councils + NSW Planning Portal

Price trajectory

Median house price: $1.1M from 17 sales in the 12 months to May 2026, +13.4% 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

Commercial vibe

Lifestyle venues that signal neighbourhood trajectory

OpenStreetMap data · Updated monthly

Living here

Groceries, medical, terrain, transport, schools

Terrain: mostly flat. Nearest groceries: Lucky 7 Supermarket/Takeaway Hot Food (walkable (under 10 min)), 6 options within 1.5km. 20 medical services mapped.

Data: OpenStreetMap · Terrain curated · Updated quarterly