MANGERTON
Investor score
47
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
$838,750
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-21.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.5%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MANGERTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
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.
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
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 2022–23Median 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 WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
140/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 2500
🏫Primary (10)
Keiraville Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Wollongong Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Mount Keira Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Mount St Thomas Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Lindsay Park Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Gwynneville Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Wollongong West Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Coniston Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (3)
Smiths Hill High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
St Mary Star of the Sea College
Independent · Yrs 7-12
Edmund Rice College
Independent · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
The Illawarra Grammar School
Independent · Yrs K-12
⭐Special (3)
Novo Education Space
Independent · Yrs 9-12
Para Meadows School
Government · Yrs U
Illawarra Hospital School
Government
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
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Above average16 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
17
/ 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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