NSW2515· Pop. 11,745Wollongong

COLEDALE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

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

$1,882,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-7.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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COLEDALE 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

$825/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$1350k
2021
$1750k
2022
$1826k
2023
$1683k
2024
$1700k
2025
$2035k
2026
$1883k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

COLEDALE is a NSW suburb offering lower 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 2.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • 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

$2,418/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.7%

79.0% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

22.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

92%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

28.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

890 m²

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

54.4 km

Regional

Days on market

67 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

9 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

14.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

44/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2515

🏫5 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Austinmer Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1132

St Michael's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1130

Thirroul Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1119

Coledale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1118

Scarborough Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1080

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
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1116ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
7/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

18

/ 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

medium

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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