Lake Macquarie / Caves Beach
Suburb profile
Caves Beach
A surf beach suburb on the Swansea peninsula, named for its sea caves.
$1.31M
Median house price
+5%
Growth, 12 months
$825/wk
Median rent
61 days
Avg. time on market
66
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Caves Beach
Caves Beach sits between Lake Macquarie and the open ocean on the Swansea peninsula, named for the sea caves that appear at the southern end of the beach at low tide.
The Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club anchors the beachfront, with an IGA, cafes and a gelato bar a short walk back from the sand.
Who buys here
Sixty-six houses sold here in the past year, with values up 5% over 12 months, among the strongest sales volume of the South East Lake suburbs.
What's nearby
Beach & coast
- Caves Beach
- Hams Beach
Shops
- Local IGA & cafes
Transport
- Bus to Swansea
Schools
- Caves Beach Public School
- Swansea High School
Reading on Caves Beach
Buying in Caves Beach
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