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Booragul, NSW 2284

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$920,000

market range $875K-$1M

Median Unit

$550,000

Gross Yield (units)

6.8%

1yr Growth (houses)

+13.1%

market range +10.0% to +17.5%

Investment snapshot for Booragul

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Booragul market and investor summary

In Booragul, NSW 2284, the median house sells for around $920K. House prices have moved +13.1% over the past year and +26.5% over three years. At 0.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Booragul: people, income and schools

Booragul is home to around 1,623 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 51, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 65% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $58,000 a year (about $1,110 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 a steep 15.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 30% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 25 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability and 13 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
1,623
+8% over 5yr
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$58,000/yr
Households renting
37%
Family households
65%
Socio-economic rank
3/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
25
avg ICSEA 923
Unemployment
4.5%
Walk score
5/100

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 Booragul

What should I check before investing in Booragul?

Booragul has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.8%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +13.1% 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 Booragul?

The median property price in Booragul, NSW 2284 is $920K for houses and $550K for units.

What rental yield does Booragul show?

The gross rental yield in Booragul is 6.8% 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 Booragul?

House prices in Booragul are up 13.1% over the past year and up 26.5% 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 Booragul?

The current vacancy rate in Booragul 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 Booragul?

Booragul has a population of approximately 1,623 residents, with a median age of 51.

What schools are near Booragul?

There are 25 schools within roughly 5km of Booragul. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Booragul affordable to buy in?

A median house in Booragul costs about 15.9 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 Booragul's population growing?

The population of Booragul has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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