COOLGARDIE
Investor 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
$1,045,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-16.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for COOLGARDIE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
COOLGARDIE 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.
Median rent
$800/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+2.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-6.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.22%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
52 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
COOLGARDIE 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
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,403/wk
$52k taxable p.a.
Renters
28.3%
66.6% owner-occupier
Median age
48.0 yrs
Unemployment
5.7%
Population growth
+1.4% p.a.
Investor-owned
17.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
91%
4% apartments
Degree qualified
18.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.8 ha
Large block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
14.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
598.4 km
Regional
Days on market
46 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
30.8%
Buyer's market
Walkability
39 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
3.9 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
128/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 2478
🏫Primary (7)
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Lennox Head Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Southern Cross Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Empire Vale Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Ballina Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Xavier Catholic College Ballina
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Ballina Coast High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (3)
Emmanuel Anglican College
Independent · Yrs K-12
Richmond Christian College
Independent · Yrs K-12
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
Government · Yrs K-12
⭐Special (1)
Biala Special School
Independent · Yrs U
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
Safe0.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average13 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
8
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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