NSW2786· Pop. 1,178Lithgow

MOUNT VICTORIA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$708,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-20.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MOUNT VICTORIA 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

$520/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+6.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.43%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$540k

2021

$650k

2022

$710k

2023

$733k

2024

$747k

2025

$895k

2026

$708k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MOUNT VICTORIA is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.8% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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

$1,225/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.4%

83.2% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

22% apartments

Degree qualified

50.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

90.5 km

Regional

Days on market

34 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

63.1%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

90.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,187/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2786

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Mount Victoria Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1039

📚Combined (1)

OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria

Independent · Yrs 3-12

ICSEA 976

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

Average

1008ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

85/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 4 tram🚌 29 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

none

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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