Gilgai vs Kyogle
Property investment comparison - Gilgai, NSW 2360 vs Kyogle, NSW 2474
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Gilgai wins 1, Kyogle wins 3. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Gilgai | Kyogle |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $580K | $570K |
| Median unit price | $280K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | - | 4.70% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 6.34% | 4.90% |
| 1-year house growth | -0.1%estimate | +12.9% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +29.3% |
| Vacancy rate | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Population | 740 | 2,248 |
Gilgai vs Kyogle: what the numbers say
The median house price is $580K in Gilgai and $570K in Kyogle, so Kyogle is the cheaper entry point, with Gilgai houses about 2% dearer.
Over the past year house prices moved -0.1% in Gilgai (an estimate) and +12.9% in Kyogle, so recent momentum favours Kyogle, while Gilgai went backwards.
Rental vacancy is 0.3% in Kyogle and 2.3% in Gilgai, so landlords in Kyogle face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Kyogle is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,248 against 740, roughly 3.0 times the size of Gilgai; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Kyogle for a lower purchase price, Kyogle for recent price momentum, Kyogle for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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