CRESCENT HEAD
Investor score
52
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
$520,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-19.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CRESCENT HEAD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CRESCENT HEAD 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
$460/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+3.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-7.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.86%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
56 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
CRESCENT HEAD 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 4.6% 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,126/wk
$69k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.6%
71.2% owner-occupier
Median age
45.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.3%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
74%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
38.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
20.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.1 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
10.5%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
424.1 km
Regional
Days on market
53 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
46.7%
Buyer's market
Walkability
1 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
12.6 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
317/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 2440
🏫Primary (13)
Gladstone Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Joseph's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Crescent Head Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kinchela Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Aldavilla Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Frederickton Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Smithtown Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kempsey East Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Willawarrin Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kempsey West Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kempsey South Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bellbrook Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Green Hill Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (3)
St Paul's College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Melville High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Kempsey High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Kempsey Adventist School
Independent · Yrs K-12
⭐Special (1)
Macleay Vocational College
Independent · Yrs 9-12
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
Safe0.3 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Disadvantaged18 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
25
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
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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