NSW2430· Pop. 36,841Mid-Coast

LANSDOWNE FOREST

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

$649,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-8.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LANSDOWNE FOREST 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

$530/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.29%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

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

$260k

2021

$480k

2022

$610k

2023

$570k

2024

$704k

2025

$713k

2026

$649k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

LANSDOWNE FOREST 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 4.3% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

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

$1,107/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.4%

68.6% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

26.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

268.3 km

Regional

Days on market

63 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

151.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

26/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2430

🏫13 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (13)

Hallidays Point Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1021

Old Bar Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 994

Upper Lansdowne Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 979

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 952

Manning Adventist School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 952

Tinonee Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 948

Cundletown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 923

Mitchells Island Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 917

Taree West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 910

Lansdowne Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 907

Chatham Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 837

Taree Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 795

Manning Gardens Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 724

🎓Secondary (3)

St Clare's High School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1012

Taree High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 918

Chatham High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 814

📚Combined (2)

MidCoast Christian College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1015

Manning Valley Anglican College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1005

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

924ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 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

/ 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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