NSW2429· Pop. 9,650Port Macquarie-Hastings

WARRIWILLAH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

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

$630,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-3.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for WARRIWILLAH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WARRIWILLAH 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

$435/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$393k
2021
$470k
2022
$560k
2023
$539k
2024
$855k
2025
$650k
2026
$630k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WARRIWILLAH 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

  • 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

$1,126/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.8%

78.6% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

89%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

14.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

254.3 km

Regional

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

31.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

12 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

137.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

146/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2429

🏫7 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Elands Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 976

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 941

Bobin Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 938

Wingham Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 934

Comboyne Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 926

Krambach Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 908

Wingham Brush Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 895

🎓Secondary (1)

Wingham High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 932

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
98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
931ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
16/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

8

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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