NSW2308· Pop. 1,358Newcastle

CALLAGHAN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

48

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

3.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CALLAGHAN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CALLAGHAN 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.33%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

CALLAGHAN is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and steady 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 3.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23
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Renters

29.0%

64.3% owner-occupier

Median age

20.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

0.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

27.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

790 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

117.6 km

Regional

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

45.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

71 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

8.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

740/km²

Suburban

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
65/ 100

3.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
958ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
48/ 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

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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