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Blue Bay, NSW 2261
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$2,240,000
market range $1.6M-$2.3M
Median Unit
$1,355,000
market range $1.2M-$1.4M
Gross Yield (houses)
1.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
-0.1%
market range -20.0% to +12.5%
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Blue Bay market and investor summary
In Blue Bay, NSW 2261, the median house sells for around $2.2M, on a gross rental yield of 1.3% for houses. House prices have moved -0.1% over the past year. At 4.5% 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 1.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 4.5% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 90 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Blue Bay: people, income and schools
About 1,060 people live in Blue Bay, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 52, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 60% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $69,000 a year (about $1,320 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 6 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Blue Bay sits about 64 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 38 for walkability and 9 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 1,060
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $69,000/yr
- Households renting
- 37%
- Family households
- 60%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 996
- Unemployment
- 3.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 64 km
- Walk score
- 38/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Blue Bay
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What should I check before investing in Blue Bay?
Blue Bay has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Blue Bay?
The median property price in Blue Bay, NSW 2261 is $2.2M for houses and $1.4M for units.
What rental yield does Blue Bay show?
The gross rental yield in Blue Bay is 1.3% for houses and 2.7% 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 Blue Bay?
House prices in Blue Bay are down 0.1% 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 Blue Bay?
The current vacancy rate in Blue Bay 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 Blue Bay?
Blue Bay has a population of approximately 1,060 residents, with a median age of 52.
What schools are near Blue Bay?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Blue Bay. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Blue Bay's population growing?
The population of Blue Bay has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Blue Bay from the CBD?
Blue Bay is about 64 km from the CBD.
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