NSW2726· Pop. 255Hilltops

COONEYS CREEK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$290,000

NSW VG · 2025

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-19.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for COONEYS CREEK

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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COONEYS CREEK 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 · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$185/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-2.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2021

$330k

2022

$565k

2025

$290k

Source: NSW VG · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

COONEYS CREEK 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 3.3% 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

$1,303/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

10.4%

74.0% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.4%

Population growth

+0.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

16.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

285.2 km

Regional

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

33.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

226.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

7/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2726

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Jugiong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 994

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

98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

994ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

6/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 1 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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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