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Austral, NSW 2179
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,180,000
market range $1.1M-$1.3M
Median Unit
$725,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (units)
2.6%
1yr Growth
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Austral market and investor summary
In Austral, NSW 2179, the median house sells for around $1.2M. House prices have moved +32.8% over three years. At 4.5% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 4.5% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Austral: people, income and schools
Austral is home to around 6,847 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 96% over five years. At a median age of 31, it reads as younger than the national median, and families account for 86% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $113,000 a year (about $2,170 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 37% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 22 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Austral sits about 38 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 20 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 6,847
- +96% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $113,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 86%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 22
- avg ICSEA 1044
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 38 km
- Walk score
- 20/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Austral
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What should I check before investing in Austral?
Austral has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. 3-year capital growth of +32.8% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Austral?
The median property price in Austral, NSW 2179 is $1.2M for houses.
What rental yield does Austral show?
The gross rental yield in Austral is 2.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Austral?
House prices in Austral are up 32.8% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Austral?
The current vacancy rate in Austral is 4.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Austral?
Austral has a population of approximately 6,847 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Austral?
There are 22 schools within roughly 5km of Austral. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Austral affordable to buy in?
A median house in Austral costs about 10.5 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Austral's population growing?
The population of Austral has grown about 96% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Austral from the CBD?
Austral is about 38 km from the CBD.
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