Question 1

Is Holmesville a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Holmesville is a small, semi-rural suburb on the rural fringe of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. It feels quietly residential, with tree-lined streets and predominantly freestanding homes on generous blocks where older weatherboard cottages sit alongside more recent brick family houses. The area suits people after a calm, low-density lifestyle with backyard space and easy access to nearby bushland and reserves for walks and outdoor time.

About 1,413 people live in Holmesville and the median age is 38. Families make up the bulk of households, with couple families with children the largest group, and homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied (85.8%). Commercial activity within Holmesville is limited, so residents commonly drive to neighbouring town centres for shopping, schools and services while regional centres are within easy reach by road. Recent and planned local works include an upgraded Mums’ Cottage community coffee and training centre at the heritage-listed Sugarloaf Uniting Church site, a council proposal to expand the local heritage conservation area and plans for a playground replacement at George Street Reserve.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Holmesville?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Holmesville are about $675 a week. Against the typical local household income recorded at the last Census of $1,884 a week, that rent would take about 35.8% of a household's weekly income, which is a sizeable share of income. If you're renting, that share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Holmesville a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Holmesville rose 5.1% over the past 12 months, a solid increase in what a house is worth. Over the same period, house rents climbed 7.1%, also a solid rise and larger than the change in value, so rental income for houses has grown faster than capital value this year.

If you are weighing Holmesville up as an investment, the figures point to stronger growth in house rental income than in house prices over the last year. Which of those outcomes matters most will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	5.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	14	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$675	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.1%	N/A

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