NSW2304· Pop. 15,807Newcastle

KOORAGANG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$1,010,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-4.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for KOORAGANG

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KOORAGANG 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

+2.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.08%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$588k

2021

$750k

2022

$770k

2023

$785k

2024

$870k

2025

$1053k

2026

$1010k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KOORAGANG 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 3.4% 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

$1,591/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.5%

57.8% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

29.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

790 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

120.4 km

Regional

Days on market

40 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

45.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

6.7 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,391/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2304

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Mayfield East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1044

St Columban's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1034

Mayfield West Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 1033

🎓Secondary (1)

San Clemente Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 1038

📚Combined (1)

Hunter Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1061

⭐Special (1)

St Dominic's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs U

ICSEA 966

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

Moderate

65/ 100

3.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1029ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

27/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 9 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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