Keeping on top of property investment trends in NSW can be difficult, so we’ve created this page to collate all the information on our blog. Check back to see when we’ve updated trends on regional hotspots and be more informed about investment opportunities.
Jump to a specific region:
- Central Coast
- Lake Macquarie
- Newcastle
- Port Stephens
- Orange
- Lismore
- Bathurst
- Shoalhaven
- Lithgow
- Port Macquarie
- Tamworth
- Mid-coast
- Upper Hunter
- Cessnock
Central Coast
Located between Newcastle and Sydney, the Central Coast has been a long kept secret by the locals. But with areas like Killarney Vale, Toukley and Woy Woy popping up on investors’ radars, this stretch of beachside living is growing hugely in value.
Read our 11 suburbs for investment in the Central Coast (last updated March 2025).
Lake Macquarie
Often bundled in with Newcastle, Lake Macquarie is quickly growing into its own entity. Western Lake Mac has some huge investment opportunities while the eastern areas have the advantages of both lake and ocean living. No matter where in Lake Macquarie you go, there’s easy access to Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.
Read more about Lake Macquarie’s property trends (last updated March 2025).
Newcastle
Newcastle offers the best of both worlds: all the mod cons of a big city without the traffic and high property prices of Sydney. As with any east coast town, Newcastle has incredible beaches, as well as a rich history and a cafe scene to rival Melbourne’s.
Read about Newcastle’s property trends (last updated February 2025) and the city’s best investment suburbs (last updated March 2023).
Port Stephens
Traditionally a spot for downsizing retirees, the allure of Port Stephens is attracting more and more investors. Whether you want to buy a holiday home, an apartment for later in life or you’re just looking for a quiet sea change, the Port Stephens area is a great option.
Read about the most affordable investment suburbs in Port Stephens (last updated February 2025).
Orange
It may not be the first name that pops to mind for NSW property investors, but Orange has had continued growth for a while now. The town benefits from government-backed schemes, high population growth and a burgeoning local economy.
Read about Orange’s property trends here (last updated November 2024).
Lismore
After the major flooding in 2024, Lismore showed some of the biggest growth in the NSW property market. The threat of future flooding may scare off some investors, but for now the town is showing itself as one of the quickest growing areas.
Read more about Lismore’s property growth here (last updated November 2024).
Bathurst
On the map for its iconic races, Bathurst is a famous country town that’s growing considerably. With great transportation links, Bathurst is expecting to welcome thousands of new residents in the coming years.
Find out more about Bathurst’s property trends here (last updated October 2024).
Shoalhaven
Just to the south of Sydney, the Shoalhaven area holds huge appeal for those who want small town, coastal living with easy access to the big city. The mirror of the Central Coast to the north, Shoalhaven – and especially Nowra – has a growing population and a burgeoning property market.
Read about the property trends in Nowra and Shoalhaven (last updated October 2024).
Lithgow
Sitting on the edge of the Blue Mountains, Lithgow is the place people talk about when they say ‘tree escape’. On the road to Bathurst and Orange, and with easy access to Sydney, Lithgow offers access to the best of urban and rural centres.
Find out more about Lithgow’s property trends (updated September 2024).
Port Macquarie
Marking the (rough) midway point between Sydney and Brisbane, Port Macquarie’s popularity is soaring. The coastal town’s population doubled between 1991 and 2022, and shows no signs of slowing down. Some of its satellite areas – like Camden Haven valley and Wauchope – are also enjoying growth spurts.
Read about Port Macquarie’s growing property market here (last updated September 2024).
Tamworth
Home of the Big Golden Guitar… and your next investment property? Tamworth is the unofficial capital of inland NSW. Home to one of Australia’s biggest music festivals, it’s somewhere that people visit and fall in love with.
Find out about Tamworth’s property trends here (last updated July 2024).
Mid-coast (Forster, Taree)
Often thought of as a holiday destination, with the boom of remote working, many people (especially Sydneysiders) have been casting their eyes to the Mid-coast. Cheap property prices (especially when compared with Sydney) and great beachside living makes the Mid-coast a desirable location.
Find out more about the Mid-coast’s property trends (last updated July 2024).
Upper Hunter
The industrial nature of the Upper Hunter means two things: cheaper property prices with a constant desire for rentals. The four LGAs in the area (Dungog, Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter shires) have strong communities, regular rail links to the rest of NSW and are popular for investors who don’t mind having a rural property that they don’t manage in a hands-on way.
Read about the untapped investment potential of the Upper Hunter here (last updated June 2024).
Cessnock
Within easy reach of Hunter Valley’s wine region and the ‘big city’ attractions of Newcastle, Cessnock hits the sweet spot for regional living. Still an underrated market, Cessnock’s property is slowly starting to catch the eye of investors.
Discover Cessnock’s property trends here (last updated May 2024).
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