NSW2452· Pop. 15,260Coffs Harbour

SAWTELL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$840,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-1.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SAWTELL 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

+0.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.13%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$525k

2021

$640k

2022

$730k

2023

$750k

2024

$743k

2025

$852k

2026

$840k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SAWTELL 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 4.3% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,260/wk

$52k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.5%

64.3% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

20.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

428.4 km

Regional

Days on market

51 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

33 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

7.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

94/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2452

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1052

Sawtell Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1003

Toormina Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 922

William Bayldon Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 812

🎓Secondary (1)

Toormina High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 941

📚Combined (1)

Coffs Harbour Bible Church School

Independent · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1021

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

36/ 100

6.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

959ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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