MOUNT WHITE
Investor score
44
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
$900,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
3.8%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-1.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MOUNT WHITE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MOUNT WHITE 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
+2.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
1.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.66%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
48 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
MOUNT WHITE 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 3.8% 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
$1,630/wk
$47k taxable p.a.
Renters
29.9%
65.1% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.3%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
89%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
20.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
16.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
2.4 ha
Large block
Household size
2.8 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
4.5%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
60.5 km
Regional
Days on market
51 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
36.0%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
18.5 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
76/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2250
🏫Primary (18)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Point Clare Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Gosford Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Holgate Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Woodport Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Lisarow Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Somersby Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Gosford East Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Narara Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Niagara Park Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kariong Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Valley View Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kulnura Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Peats Ridge Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Wyoming Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Chertsey Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Central Mangrove Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (8)
Gosford High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
St Joseph's Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
St Edward's Christian Brothers' College
Independent · Yrs 7-12
Henry Kendall High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Lisarow High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Erina High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Narara Valley High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Kariong Mountains High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (4)
Central Coast Adventist School
Independent · Yrs K-12
St Philip's Christian College - Gosford
Independent · Yrs K-12
Central Coast Sports College
Independent · Yrs K-12
Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre
Government
⭐Special (5)
ET Australia Secondary College
Independent · Yrs 7-12
Glenvale School
Government · Yrs U
North Gosford Learning Centre
Government · Yrs U
Ngaruki Gulgul
Independent · Yrs 9-12
Girrakool School
Government · Yrs U
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
Safe0.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average34 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
7
/ 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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