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Bombala, NSW 2632

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$410,000

market range $375K-$450K

Median Unit

$2,195,000

Gross Yield (houses)

4.8%

1yr Growth (houses)

+9.0%

market range +2.5% to +15.0%

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Bombala market and investor summary

In Bombala, NSW 2632, the median house sells for around $410K, on a gross rental yield of 4.8% for houses. House prices have moved +9.0% over the past year. At 0.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 102 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Bombala: people, income and schools

Bombala has a resident population of roughly 1,372, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 47, it reads as skewed a little older, and 75% 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 $66,000 a year (about $1,280 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 6.2 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 23% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 3 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 61 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
1,372
+1% over 5yr
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$66,000/yr
Households renting
21%
Family households
62%
Socio-economic rank
3/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
3
avg ICSEA 941
Unemployment
3.0%
Walk score
61/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Bombala

What should I check before investing in Bombala?

Bombala has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +9.0% 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 Bombala?

The median property price in Bombala, NSW 2632 is $410K for houses and $2.2M for units.

What rental yield does Bombala show?

The gross rental yield in Bombala is 4.8% for houses. 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 Bombala?

House prices in Bombala are up 9.0% 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 Bombala?

The current vacancy rate in Bombala is 0.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Bombala?

Bombala has a population of approximately 1,372 residents, with a median age of 47.

What schools are near Bombala?

There are 3 schools within roughly 5km of Bombala. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Bombala affordable to buy in?

A median house in Bombala costs about 6.2 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Bombala's population growing?

The population of Bombala has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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