NSW2631· Pop. 629Bega Valley

BOCO

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

55

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$385,000

NSW VG · 2025

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-38.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BOCO

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BOCO shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$260/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-17.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.56%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$220k
2021
$372k
2022
$350k
2023
$345k
2024
$625k
2025
$385k

Source: NSW VG · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BOCO is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,222/wk

$59k taxable p.a.

Renters

10.1%

82.7% owner-occupier

Median age

50.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.7%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

26.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

840 m²

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

357.0 km

Regional

Days on market

34 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

55.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

73.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,275/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2631

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Nimmitabel Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 920

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
97/ 100

0.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
920ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
46/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 11 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

23

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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