NSW2354· Pop. 3,484Upper Hunter

MOONA PLAINS

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

$580,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

20.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for MOONA PLAINS

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MOONA PLAINS 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

$340/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

11.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.28%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$310k

2021

$320k

2022

$380k

2023

$370k

2024

$1550k

2025

$480k

2026

$580k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MOONA PLAINS 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 3.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 20.8% — 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

$1,242/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.7%

70.4% owner-occupier

Median age

50.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+0.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

18.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

307.2 km

Regional

Days on market

45 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

30.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

160.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

6/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2354

🏫5 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Patrick's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1027

Kentucky Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1002

Niangala Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 995

Woolbrook Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 900

Yarrowitch Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

📚Combined (1)

Walcha Central School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 906

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

80/ 100

2.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

966ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

4/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 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

low

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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