Valentine, NSW 2280
Valentine property market
Valentine's biggest market is house sales, with 71 sales at around $1.398M (up sharply) as of July 2026, taking about 36 days to sell (up from 27 days last year), among NSW's strongest house price gains, with 4-bedroom making up about half.
House rentals are the next-biggest market, with 39 leases at $795 a week, renting out in about 17 days (down from 20 days last year), among the country's biggest house rent drops, with 4-bedroom and 3-bedroom roughly tied at around 45% each. Then come 25 unit rentals at $685 a week and 23 unit sales at around $938k.
Who lives hereAn above-average-income, mostly owner-occupied, older-leaning suburb.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Valentine demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Valentine?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Valentine
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Valentine
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.8× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Valentine
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Valentine
1 school inside Valentine, plus the closest options around it. Families can choose from 1 primary school in Valentine and its surrounds — no high school sits within this radius. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
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- 1Valentine Public SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years K-6 · Within suburbState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students296Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Valentine median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Valentine — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Valentine property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Valentine
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Valentine against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Valentine in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Valentine — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Valentine median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Valentine rose from $580k (Jul 2021) to $884k (Jun 2026) — +52.5% growth over five years — peaking at $1.09M between May 2025 and Apr 2026. Median house rent went from $442/wk to $586/wk (+32.6%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price rose from $434k to $517k (+19.3%), with rent down from $437/wk to $367/wk (−16.0%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Valentine: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Valentine, ranked by distance — each lined up against Valentine on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Valentine
Suburbs anywhere in NSW that behave like Valentine — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Valentine vs Speers Point: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $1.03M against Valentine's $868k — about 18% higher, with homes selling in 21 days versus 26 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Valentine: Speers Point house prices, Erina property growth, Shellharbour property market, Hamilton South (NSW 2303) and Saratoga property growth.
Valentine's closest rental-market twins: Shellharbour property market, Erina property growth, Speers Point house prices, Hamilton South, NSW property market and Saratoga property growth. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Valentine
26 data-driven answers about Valentine's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Valentine?
#The median house price in Valentine, NSW 2280 is $868k as of June 2026, based on 15 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Valentine?
#The median unit price in Valentine, NSW 2280 is $868k as of June 2026, based on 15 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +50.0% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Valentine?
#The median weekly house rent in Valentine is $439 as of June 2026, drawn from 9 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $439 per week. House rents have moved +0.5% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Valentine?
#A 3 bedroom house in Valentine rents for a median $439 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 9 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 4-bedroom $439/week. Unit rents: 2-bedroom $439/week, 3-bedroom $439/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Valentine?
#Gross rental yield in Valentine is 3.15% for houses and 3.15% for units as of June 2026, compared with the NSW unit median of 4.15%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Valentine?
#As of June 2026, Valentine medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
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| Houses | — | $868k | $868k | $868k | $868k |
| Units | $868k | $868k | $868k | — | $868k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Valentine median?
#At the median Valentine house ($868k purchase, $439/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $958 — about $519 more per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. For the median unit ($868k purchase, $439/week rent), repayments run about $958 per week. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Valentine's property market trends?
#Valentine's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year and units +50.0%; weekly house rents moved +0.5%; homes now sell in a median 26 days — faster than a year ago by 13; sales supply sits at 7.3 months (saturated). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Valentine market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Valentine as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Valentine, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 3.15% against a NSW median of 3.00%, houses take a median 26 days to sell, sales supply is 7.3 months (saturated). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Valentine?
#Houses in Valentine sell in a median 26 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 26 days. Days on market have tightened by 13 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Valentine a tight or loose property market right now?
#Valentine's sales market sits at 7.3 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Saturated (extreme oversupply) against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is tighter still at 1.8 months of supply.
Have property prices in Valentine gone up or down?
#House prices in Valentine moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +50.0%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Valentine?
#Valentine's house rental market sits at 1.8 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Balanced, with 16 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 2.0 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
Where is Valentine in its property market cycle?
#Valentine's house market is currently in the 'softer_weakening' phase as of June 2026 — combining above-median sales velocity nationally with year-on-year tightening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Valentine compare to other NSW suburbs?
#Valentine's median house price ($868k) is 14% below the NSW median ($1.01M) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 26 days vs 17 days state median. On gross yield, Valentine sits at 3.15% vs 3.00% state median.
How does Valentine compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Valentine's most-similar nearby market is Speers Point (4.8 km away) with a median house price of $1.03M — about 18% pricier. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Valentine?
#The most-transacted segment in Valentine over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 18 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 18 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Valentine last year?
#Valentine recorded 18 house sales and 18 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 36 transactions. On the rental side, 16 houses and 16 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Valentine in?
#Valentine is in postcode 2280, in the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie region of NSW. Addresses there are written as Valentine, NSW 2280.
What is the population of Valentine?
#Valentine, NSW 2280 is home to 3,651 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 38, and the average household holds 1.7 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Valentine?
#The median household in Valentine earns $1k per week — roughly $65k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $707/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Valentine?
#The unemployment rate in Valentine is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Valentine?
#Valentine is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Valentine?
#Valentine has 150 schools within reach, 1 of them inside the suburb itself — including Valentine Public School. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Valentine a good place to live?
#Valentine, NSW 2280 has a population of 3,651, a median age of 38, a median household income around $1k/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 150 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Valentine market data last updated?
#This Valentine market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.