NSW2320· Pop. 39,163Dungog

OAKHAMPTON

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

$821,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-1.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for OAKHAMPTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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OAKHAMPTON 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

$620/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.12%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$475k

2021

$580k

2022

$680k

2023

$845k

2024

$678k

2025

$835k

2026

$821k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

OAKHAMPTON 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 3.9% 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

$1,807/wk

$56k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.5%

70.1% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

74%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

28.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

780 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

129.1 km

Regional

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

3 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

30.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

849/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2320

🏫8 Primary🎓3 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Nillo Infants School

Government · Yrs K-2

ICSEA 1076

St John the Baptist Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1047

Bolwarra Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1032

St Paul's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 996

Largs Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 991

Maitland Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 936

Rutherford Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 933

Telarah Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 879

🎓Secondary (3)

All Saints College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1023

Hunter Trade College

Independent · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 978

Rutherford Technology High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 922

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

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

983ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

26/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 9 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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