NSW2477· Pop. 204Lismore

ROUS MILL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

41

Liveability score

45

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

$966,250

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

11.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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ROUS MILL 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

$700/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.38%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$600k
2021
$753k
2022
$890k
2023
$836k
2024
$935k
2025
$870k
2026
$966k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ROUS MILL 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 3.8% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 11.1% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,451/wk

$52k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.7%

72.5% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

91%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

31.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

590.4 km

Regional

Days on market

73 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

15.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

43/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2477

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1045(66%)
187 students16:1 student–teacher52% girls25% top SEA quarter

Rous Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1031(60%)
85 students17:1 student–teacher44% girls20% top SEA quarter

Wollongbar Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1028(59%)
243 students17:1 student–teacher44% girls18% top SEA quarter

Alstonville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1001(47%)
280 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

Wardell Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 952(26%)
24 students8:1 student–teacher33% girls12% top SEA quarter

Cabbage Tree Island Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 694(1%)
21 students5:1 student–teacher48% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Alstonville High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
522 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

North Coast Pathway

Independent · Yrs 9-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 998(46%)
26 students7:1 student–teacher65% girls14% top SEA quarter

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
94/ 100

0.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
967ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
10/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

14

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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