Lake Macquarie / Rathmines
Suburb profile
Rathmines
A lakeside suburb with a wartime flying-boat base history, next to Toronto.
$923k
Median house price
+4%
Growth, 12 months
$680/wk
Median rent
35 days
Avg. time on market
32
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Rathmines
Rathmines sits on Lake Macquarie next to Toronto, known for its history as a WWII flying-boat base and its foreshore park and heritage precinct.
Housing is a mix of established homes, with the lake foreshore and Toronto's town centre both close by.
Who buys here
Buyers after lake proximity and a quieter feel than Toronto itself, with the town centre still a short drive away.
Thirty-two houses sold in the past year, with values up 4% over 12 months.
What's nearby
Outdoors & heritage
- Rathmines Park
- Lake Macquarie foreshore
Shops & everyday
- Toronto town centre
Schools
- Rathmines Public School
- Toronto High School
Buying in Rathmines
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