NSW2422· Pop. 5,608Walcha

CONEAC

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

$625,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-6.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CONEAC

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CONEAC 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

$480/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.60%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$374k
2021
$500k
2022
$599k
2023
$545k
2024
$436k
2025
$670k
2026
$625k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CONEAC 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 4.0% 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

$1,053/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.8%

74.4% owner-occupier

Median age

55.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

21.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

219.5 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

106.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

60/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2422

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1030

Barrington Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 966

Gloucester Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 955

Stratford Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 904

🎓Secondary (1)

Gloucester High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 950

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
961ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
23/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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