NSW2832· Pop. 2,149Walgett

WALGETT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

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

$113,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

11.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-29.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WALGETT 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

$250/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.04%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$133k
2021
$165k
2022
$153k
2023
$145k
2024
$185k
2025
$160k
2026
$114k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WALGETT 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 11.4%
  • 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

$1,359/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.6%

50.4% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.4%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

22.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.1%

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

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

530.8 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

21 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

488.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

125/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2832

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 879

Walgett Community College - Primary School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 672

🎓Secondary (1)

Walgett Community College - High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 677

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
5/ 100

9.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged
743ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
14/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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