NSW2500· Pop. 2,862Wollongong

MANGERTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

Liveability score

63

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

$838,750

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-21.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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MANGERTON 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

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.99%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$625k
2021
$762k
2022
$960k
2023
$760k
2024
$866k
2025
$1.07m
2026
$839k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MANGERTON 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 4.0% with stable tenant 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

$1,621/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

47.5%

49.3% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.8%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

18.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

21.2%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

68.9 km

Regional

Days on market

45 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

26.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

44 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

2.4 km

Coastal

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

140/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2500

🏫10 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined3 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Keiraville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1103(85%)
297 students17:1 student–teacher60% girls44% top SEA quarter

St Therese Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1090(81%)
368 students17:1 student–teacher52% girls36% top SEA quarter

Wollongong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1084(80%)
579 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls40% top SEA quarter

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(79%)
175 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls37% top SEA quarter

Mount Keira Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1072(76%)
91 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls28% top SEA quarter

Mount St Thomas Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(76%)
354 students19:1 student–teacher49% girls31% top SEA quarter

Lindsay Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1068(75%)
334 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls29% top SEA quarter

Gwynneville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
271 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls34% top SEA quarter

Wollongong West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 991(43%)
243 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls24% top SEA quarter

Coniston Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 990(42%)
181 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls11% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Smiths Hill High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1186(99%)
736 students13:1 student–teacher43% girls67% top SEA quarter

St Mary Star of the Sea College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1104(85%)
1,128 students12:1 student–teacher100% girls42% top SEA quarter

Edmund Rice College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(79%)
1,054 students13:1 student–teacher0% girls32% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

The Illawarra Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1159(96%)
970 students10:1 student–teacher48% girls64% top SEA quarter

Special (3)

Novo Education Space

Independent · Yrs 9-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 983(39%)
44 students5:1 student–teacher57% girls11% top SEA quarter

Para Meadows School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 945(23%)
113 students4:1 student–teacher27% girls11% top SEA quarter

Illawarra Hospital School

Government · Major Cities

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
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1067ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
25/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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