NSW2343· Pop. 4,858Gunnedah

COLLY BLUE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

42

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

$430,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-12.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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COLLY BLUE 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

$400/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-3.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.73%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$250k
2021
$275k
2022
$326k
2023
$315k
2024
$452k
2025
$489k
2026
$430k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

COLLY BLUE 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 4.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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

$1,229/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.1%

66.9% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.4%

Population growth

+0.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

21.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

264.3 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

208.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

104/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2343

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Spring Ridge Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1004

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 953

Wallabadah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 941

Blackville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 914

Quirindi Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 904

Walhallow Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 692

🎓Secondary (1)

Quirindi High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 891

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
94/ 100

0.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
900ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
10/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

14

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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