NSW2486· Pop. 102Tweed

GLENGARRIE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

42

Liveability score

47

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

Real

$1,109,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

1.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

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GLENGARRIE 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

$880/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.60%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$575k
2021
$740k
2022
$845k
2023
$850k
2024
$1.15m
2025
$1.09m
2026
$1.11m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

GLENGARRIE 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 4.1% 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

$1,278/wk

$52k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.6%

75.1% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.8%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

18.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

664.8 km

Regional

Days on market

47 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

14 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

27.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

67/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2486

🏫6 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚2 Combined3 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St James' Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1068(75%)
406 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls27% top SEA quarter

Terranora Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
286 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls17% top SEA quarter

Bilambil Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 997(45%)
314 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls10% top SEA quarter

Banora Point Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 992(43%)
390 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls8% top SEA quarter

Centaur Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 975(36%)
424 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls8% top SEA quarter

Tweed Heads South Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 882(8%)
142 students8:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

St Joseph's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1050(68%)
838 students10:1 student–teacher53% girls20% top SEA quarter

Banora Point High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 965(31%)
503 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

Tweed River High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 940(21%)
590 students10:1 student–teacher42% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1117(88%)
2,008 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls46% top SEA quarter

Pacific Coast Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(58%)
999 students16:1 student–teacher57% girls16% top SEA quarter

Special (3)

Pacific Hope Christian School

Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1014(53%)
85 students6:1 student–teacher34% girls16% top SEA quarter

Caldera School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 936(20%)
24 students3:1 student–teacher29% girls10% top SEA quarter

Pacific Gulgangali Jarjums Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 781(2%)
32 students6:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

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
94/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
983ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
13/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 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

high

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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