NSW2852· Pop. 3,734Warrumbungle

MEROTHERIE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$660,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

11.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for MEROTHERIE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MEROTHERIE 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

$400/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

43 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$388k

2021

$415k

2022

$170k

2023

$565k

2024

$700k

2025

$590k

2026

$660k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MEROTHERIE is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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 3.1% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 11.9% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,365/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.9%

76.2% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

31.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

240.3 km

Regional

Days on market

75 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

39.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

217.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

136/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2852

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 957

Goolma Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 928

Gulgong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 913

🎓Secondary (1)

Gulgong High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 868

📚Combined (1)

Red Hill Environmental Education Centre

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

Safe

100/ 100

0.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

917ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

20/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 2 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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