NSW2260· Pop. 25,845Central Coast (NSW)

WAMBERAL

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

$1,485,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-13.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

AI insights for WAMBERAL

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WAMBERAL 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

$900/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-5.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.55%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$1000k

2021

$1400k

2022

$1525k

2023

$1430k

2024

$1590k

2025

$1720k

2026

$1485k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WAMBERAL 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 3.1% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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

$2,161/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.0%

76.0% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.6%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

23.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

53.6 km

Regional

Days on market

57 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

22 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

9.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

7/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2260

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1102

Erina Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1094

Terrigal Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1078

Wamberal Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1048

🎓Secondary (1)

Terrigal High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1044

📚Combined (1)

Central Coast Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1155

⭐Special (1)

Aspect Central Coast School

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1030

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

72/ 100

8.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1079ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

12/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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