KANGALOON
Investor score
37
Liveability score
54
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$1,500,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real2.7%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-20.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KANGALOON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KANGALOON 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 rent
$790/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+0.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-8.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.26%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+0.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.3%
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
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
KANGALOON is a NSW suburb offering lower 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 2.7% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,677/wk
$46k taxable p.a.
Renters
16.9%
78.2% owner-occupier
Median age
56.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.8%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
17.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
91%
1% apartments
Degree qualified
29.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
11.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.2 ha
Large block
Household size
2.7 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.1%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
97.7 km
Regional
Days on market
69 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
25.5%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
38.1 km
Inland
NBN technology
SatelliteRemote — satellite connection
Population density
100/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 2576
🏫Primary (4)
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
🎓Secondary (2)
Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
📚Combined (3)
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
Southern Highlands Christian School
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
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
Safe0.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Above average9 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
20
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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