NSW2839· Pop. 1,079Brewarrina

NARRAN LAKE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

39

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

$161,250

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

12.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

101.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NARRAN LAKE 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

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

57.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.26%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

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
$153k
2021
$95k
2022
$111k
2023
$141k
2024
$175k
2025
$80k
2026
$161k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

NARRAN LAKE is a NSW suburb offering high 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

  • Strong rental yield of 12.9%
  • High annual growth of 101.6% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • 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

$1,017/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

55.0%

34.2% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

30.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

579.4 km

Regional

Days on market

72 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

545.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

108/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2839

🏫2 Primary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Patrick's Parish School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 770

Weilmoringle Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

📚Combined (2)

Brewarrina Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 756

Brewarrina Central School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 652

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

Disadvantaged
726ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
5/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 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

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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