NSW2320· Pop. 3,436Dungog

BOLWARRA HEIGHTS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

48

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

Real

$821,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-1.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

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BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 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 · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$620/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.77%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$475k
2021
$580k
2022
$680k
2023
$845k
2024
$678k
2025
$835k
2026
$821k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BOLWARRA HEIGHTS 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 3.9% 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

$1,807/wk

$56k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.5%

70.1% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

24.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

780 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

129.1 km

Regional

Days on market

31 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

3 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

30.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

682/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2320

🏫8 Primary🎓3 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Nillo Infants School

Government · Yrs K-2 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1076(77%)
52 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls28% top SEA quarter

St John the Baptist Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1047(67%)
397 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls24% top SEA quarter

Bolwarra Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1032(61%)
390 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls20% top SEA quarter

St Paul's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 996(45%)
370 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls11% top SEA quarter

Largs Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 991(43%)
155 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls11% top SEA quarter

Maitland Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 936(20%)
405 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

Rutherford Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 933(19%)
1,007 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls4% top SEA quarter

Telarah Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 879(7%)
519 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

All Saints College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
1,191 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls16% top SEA quarter

Hunter Trade College

Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 978(37%)
257 students16:1 student–teacher11% girls7% top SEA quarter

Rutherford Technology High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 922(16%)
1,405 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls4% top SEA quarter

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
100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
983ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
26/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 9 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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