NSW2387· Pop. 201Moree Plains

ROWENA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

0.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ROWENA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROWENA 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$217/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.01%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

43 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ROWENA is a NSW suburb offering high 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

Strong rental yield of 5.2%
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

$1,781/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.5%

45.2% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

92%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

31.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

509.1 km

Regional

Days on market

75 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

28.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

416.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

76/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2387

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Rowena Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 944

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

High crime

0/ 100

21.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

944ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

5/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 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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