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Awaba, NSW 2283
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$925,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$595,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.2%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.4%
market range -15.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for Awaba
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Awaba market and investor summary
In Awaba, NSW 2283, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.2%. House prices have moved +8.4% over the past year. At 5.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 5.3% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Awaba: people, income and schools
Awaba is home to around 430 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and 89% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $90,000 a year (about $1,730 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 8 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability and 45 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 430
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $90,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 77%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 8
- avg ICSEA 935
- Unemployment
- 6.1%
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Awaba
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What should I check before investing in Awaba?
Awaba has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.3%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +8.4% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Awaba?
The median property price in Awaba, NSW 2283 is $595K for units.
What rental yield does Awaba show?
The gross rental yield in Awaba is 2.2% for houses and 5.3% 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 Awaba?
House prices in Awaba are up 8.4% over the past year. 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 Awaba?
The current vacancy rate in Awaba is 5.3%. 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 Awaba?
Awaba has a population of approximately 430 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near Awaba?
There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Awaba. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Awaba's population growing?
The population of Awaba has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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