NSW2257· Pop. 30,403Central Coast (NSW)

WAGSTAFFE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$1,165,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-10.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for WAGSTAFFE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WAGSTAFFE 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

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-3.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.10%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$780k

2021

$1000k

2022

$1100k

2023

$1038k

2024

$1248k

2025

$1300k

2026

$1165k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WAGSTAFFE is a NSW suburb offering lower 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 2.9% 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

$1,390/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.9%

66.5% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

26.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

41.6 km

Regional

Days on market

64 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

36.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

10.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

116/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2257

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Pretty Beach Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1102

Empire Bay Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1039

Umina Beach Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1010

Ettalong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 975

🎓Secondary (1)

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus

Government · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 966

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

83/ 100

5.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1018ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 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

medium

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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