POLA CREEK
Investor score
53
Liveability 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
Real$520,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real4.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-19.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.2.0%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
POLA CREEK 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 rent
$460/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+1.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-7.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.96%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
57 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
POLA CREEK 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 4.6% 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
$1,126/wk
$69k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.6%
71.2% owner-occupier
Median age
45.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.0%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
80%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
28.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.1 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
9.5%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
424.1 km
Regional
Days on market
38 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
46.7%
Buyer's market
Walkability
1 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
12.6 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
626/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2440
🏫Primary (13)
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
🎓Secondary (3)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
⭐Special (1)
Independent · Yrs 9-12 · Inner Regional
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
Safe0.3 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Disadvantaged18 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
27
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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