NSW2590· Pop. 7,153Junee

COOTAMUNDRA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$419,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

7.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-23.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for COOTAMUNDRA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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COOTAMUNDRA 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

$600/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$270k

2021

$319k

2022

$365k

2023

$405k

2024

$820k

2025

$550k

2026

$420k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

COOTAMUNDRA is a NSW suburb offering high 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

Strong rental yield of 7.4%
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

$1,035/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.9%

71.5% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

92%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

20.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

318.5 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

25.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

262.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

88/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2590

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Illabo Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 995

Cootamundra Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 943

E A Southee Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 840

🎓Secondary (1)

Cootamundra High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 902

📚Combined (1)

Sacred Heart Central School

Catholic · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 994

⭐Special (1)

Elouera Special School

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 943

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

96/ 100

0.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

936ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

28/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 4 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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