NSW2582· Pop. 13,693Hilltops

YASS

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

$777,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-13.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for YASS

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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YASS 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

$580/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-4.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.35%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

44 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$583k

2021

$670k

2022

$835k

2023

$845k

2024

$860k

2025

$898k

2026

$777k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

YASS 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 3.9% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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

$2,175/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.1%

80.1% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

31.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

247.5 km

Regional

Days on market

74 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

43.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

31 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

178.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

106/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2582

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Murrumbateman Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1056

Mt Carmel School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1048

Yass Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1012

Bowning Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 994

Berinba Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 960

Wee Jasper Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

🎓Secondary (1)

Yass High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 990

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

Average

1010ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

8/ 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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