NSW2675· Pop. 1,659Carrathool

ROTO

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

$320,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

30.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROTO 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

$300/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

17.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

43 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$150k

2021

$268k

2022

$260k

2023

$270k

2024

$300k

2025

$245k

2026

$320k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ROTO is a NSW suburb offering moderate 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

Rental yield 4.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 30.6% — outperforming state average
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

$1,506/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.1%

55.3% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

31.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 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

532.2 km

Regional

Days on market

75 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

481.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

106/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2675

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

St Joseph's Parish School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1011

📚Combined (1)

Hillston Central School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 911

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

97/ 100

0.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

961ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

6/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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