Laurieton – Camden Haven Property Market Update 1st Half 2026
Laurieton-Camden Haven is a coastal town located on the mid north coast of New South Wales about a 4-hour drive north of Sydney. The town is home to panoramic lookouts, fresh off the boat seafood and an abundance of outdoor activities from hiking to kayaking. Combined with plenty of amenities including schools and shop in a relaxed slower paced environment. Laurieton is an ideal family location.
Property Trends
In Q1 2026, Camden Haven recorded a median house price of $908,000, and a median unit price of $540,000. This represents an annual (Q1 2025 – Q1 2026) median price growth of 8.7% for houses and a softening of -5.1% for units. House sales increased, by 10.9% (to 102 for houses in Q1 2026) but declined for units, by -44.0% (to 14 sales). Houses in Camden Haven are in high demand, creating a buffer against lower consumer confidence. Now is an ideal time for house owners to capitalise on their investments. Units have become slightly more affordable, thus an opportunity for first home buyers.
Project Development
Camden Haven will see approximately $278.0M of new projects commencing between 2025–2027. Of this, 1,117 lots, 47 dwellings and 5 units are planned. With only 47 stand-alone houses planned it will not be enough compared to Q1 2026 (102 house sales). The potential for an undersupply is high, leading to higher prices for all property types.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yields in Laurieton were 5.2% in March 2026, above Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA (3.4%) and Sydney Metro (2.8%). This was paired with a 6.2% increase in median house rental price in the past 12 months to Q1 2026, at $690 per week. The number of houses rented has declined, by -26.9% to 38 rentals in Q1 2026. The rental market in Laurieton is undersupplied, which benefits investors.
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Laurieton recorded a vacancy rate of 0.4% in March 2026, which is lower than Sydney Metro 1.1% average. Vacancy rates in the past 12 months have declined, which suggests a tighter rental market. Further, a 0.4% vacancy rate is significantly below the 3.0% benchmark. This suggests quicker occupancy of rental homes in Laurieton. The investment environment remains conducive for investors, even with a higher house price (thus, entry price) in Q1 2026.
