NSW2466· Pop. 1,765Clarence Valley

ILUKA

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

$925,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

33.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ILUKA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ILUKA 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

$470/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

17.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$515k

2021

$673k

2022

$725k

2023

$783k

2024

$835k

2025

$695k

2026

$925k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ILUKA is a NSW suburb offering lower 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

Rental yield 2.6% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 33.1% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$834/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.0%

65.9% owner-occupier

Median age

62.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

31.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

535.9 km

Regional

Days on market

74 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

58 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

3.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

126/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2466

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Iluka Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 996

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

97/ 100

0.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

996ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

14/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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