NSW2587· Pop. 2,932Hilltops

GARANGULA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

44

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

$427,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

5.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

12.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for GARANGULA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GARANGULA 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

$450/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.20%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

44 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$235k
2021
$285k
2022
$360k
2023
$368k
2024
$508k
2025
$380k
2026
$428k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

GARANGULA is a NSW suburb offering high 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

  • Strong rental yield of 5.5%
  • High annual growth of 12.5% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,126/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.3%

73.5% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.1%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

74%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

30.4%

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

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

271.4 km

Regional

Days on market

72 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

43.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

226.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

52/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2587

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Trinity Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1005

Murrumburrah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 961

Wombat Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 898

🎓Secondary (1)

Murrumburrah High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 915

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

Below average
945ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
28/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

26

/ 100

Early signs

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

medium

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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