NSW2482· Pop. 78Byron

UPPER COOPERS CREEK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

43

Liveability score

49

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

$1,100,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-22.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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UPPER COOPERS CREEK 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

$770/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-9.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.25%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-3.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

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
$859k
2021
$1.29m
2022
$1.14m
2023
$1.05m
2024
$1.25m
2025
$1.43m
2026
$1.1m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

UPPER COOPERS CREEK 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 3.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • 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

$1,333/wk

$52k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.1%

68.9% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

89%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

29.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

621.4 km

Regional

Days on market

69 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

29 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

31.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

51/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2482

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Goonengerry Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1048(68%)
57 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls21% top SEA quarter

Wilsons Creek Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1041(65%)
23 students15:1 student–teacher30% girls17% top SEA quarter

St John's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1038(63%)
63 students7:1 student–teacher56% girls19% top SEA quarter

Mullumbimby Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1026(58%)
217 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls16% top SEA quarter

Main Arm Upper Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1016(54%)
88 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls16% top SEA quarter

Upper Coopers Creek Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1003(48%)
10 students7:1 student–teacher50% girls20% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Mullumbimby High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1019(55%)
623 students11:1 student–teacher45% girls16% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1070(75%)
587 students10:1 student–teacher54% girls29% top SEA quarter

Hinterland Christian College

Independent · Yrs K-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1048(68%)
71 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls23% 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

Moderate
68/ 100

3.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1034ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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