TOCUMWAL
Investor score
48
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
$500,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
5.1%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
8.7%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.7%
modelled estimate
AI insights for TOCUMWAL
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
TOCUMWAL 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.
Median rent
$490/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+1.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
6.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.58%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
42 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
TOCUMWAL is a NSW suburb offering high 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
- Strong rental yield of 5.1%
- High annual growth of 8.7% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,069/wk
$38k taxable p.a.
Renters
16.5%
76.6% owner-occupier
Median age
59.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.6%
Population growth
+0.4% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
86%
5% apartments
Degree qualified
28.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.0%
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
2.0%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
567.6 km
Regional
Days on market
68 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
33.6%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
227.5 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
95/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2714
🏫Primary (2)
Tocumwal Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Sacred Heart Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
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
Safe0.8 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
28
/ 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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