NSW2265· Pop. 7,464Cessnock

COORANBONG

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

$1,028,888

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

70.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for COORANBONG

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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COORANBONG 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

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

36.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$550k

2021

$655k

2022

$841k

2023

$825k

2024

$885k

2025

$605k

2026

$1029k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

COORANBONG is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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
High annual growth of 70.1% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,648/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.9%

70.6% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

23.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

88.0 km

Regional

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

38.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

103/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2265

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Cooranbong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 948

📚Combined (1)

Avondale School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1055

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

99/ 100

0.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1002ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

6/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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