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Sunshine

24.3 km south-west of Newcastle city centreCity of Lake Macquarie40 min to Catherine Hill Bay Beach0 min to Lake Macquarienext to Wangi Wangi and Brightwaters

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

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YoY Growth

—

Vibe Score

50/100

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 Sunshine

What is the median house price in Sunshine?

The median house price in Sunshine is $1.1M. Data: NSW Valuer General. For address-specific property intelligence, check any address on Lake Mac Vibes.

Is Sunshine a good suburb?

Sunshine. The median house is $1.1M and it scores 50/100 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 Sunshine?

Small lakeside suburb near Toronto on the western shore. The name delivers - north-facing aspect with good sun exposure and lake views. Affordable entry to lakefront living with Toronto's shops and services nearby. See the full suburb profile for detailed local insights, or check a specific address to see what's happening within 500m.

Momentum: steady

Sunshine currently reads steady, at low confidence, the pattern: western shore, toronto adjacent.

Development activity

Major projects and active development applications shaping this suburb

Foreshore Development - Jetty Extension

1 Waterside Avenue · Approved

Alterations and Additions to Jetty and Slipway

41 Waterside Avenue · Unknown

Dwelling Alterations and Additions

14 Sunshine Parade · Approved

Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Barriers and Retaining Walls

143 Sunshine Parade · Unknown

Recreation Facility (Indoor) - Alterations and Additions

54 Cessnock Road · Amended Approval

Data: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Councils + NSW Planning Portal

Price trajectory

Median house price: $1.1M from 15 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