NSW2259· Pop. 66,236Cessnock

DOORALONG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

43

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

$935,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-4.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

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DOORALONG 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

+3.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.04%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$565k
2021
$720k
2022
$585k
2023
$578k
2024
$865k
2025
$983k
2026
$935k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

DOORALONG 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 3.6% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,532/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.9%

70.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

17.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

75.0 km

Regional

Days on market

44 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

36.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

25.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

150/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2259

🏫17 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚4 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (17)

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1022

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1005

Tuggerah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 993

Jilliby Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 989

Porters Creek Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 988

Woongarrah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 984

Warnervale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 979

Wyong Creek Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 978

Wyee Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 955

Gwandalan Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 953

Tuggerawong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 953

Lake Munmorah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 950

Mannering Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 945

Kanwal Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 942

Tacoma Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 938

Wyong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 931

Darkinjung Barker

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 809

🎓Secondary (4)

St Peter's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1045

St Brigid's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1006

Wyong High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 946

Lake Munmorah High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 925

📚Combined (4)

Wyong Christian Community School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1057

Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1054

MacKillop Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1042

Wadalba Community School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 941

Special (1)

HopeTown School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 797

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
966ICSEA · national avg 1000

26 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
11/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

6

/ 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

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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