Lake Macquarie / Boolaroo
Suburb profile
Boolaroo
A former industrial suburb now redeveloping along the lake foreshore.
$1.11m
Median house price
+9.4%
Growth, 12 months
$750/wk
Median rent
22 days
Avg. time on market
54
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Boolaroo
Boolaroo sits on Lake Macquarie's western shore, its history tied to the former smelter site that once dominated the area and is now being redeveloped.
Housing is a mix of older cottages and newer builds, with the lake foreshore and Speers Point Park both close by.
Who buys here
Buyers after lake proximity and value, drawn by the suburb's ongoing transformation and foreshore access.
Fifty-four houses sold in the past year, with values up 9.4% over 12 months.
What's nearby
Outdoors
- Lake Macquarie foreshore
- Speers Point Park
Shops & everyday
Schools
- Boolaroo Public School
- Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Buying in Boolaroo
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