NSW2831· Pop. 1,845Brewarrina

MERRYGOEN

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

$400,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

10.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MERRYGOEN 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

$250/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

44 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$170k

2021

$305k

2022

$170k

2023

$465k

2024

$350k

2025

$363k

2026

$400k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MERRYGOEN 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 3.3% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 10.3% — 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

$1,528/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

11.7%

78.3% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

30.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

480.1 km

Regional

Days on market

71 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

472.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

100/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2831

🏫5 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Carinda Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1017

Wongarbon Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 973

Girilambone Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 915

Hermidale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 874

Quambone Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 826

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

Below average

921ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

21/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 3 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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