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Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,550,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$1,120,000
market range $1.1M-$1.3M
Gross Yield (units)
3.2%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.9%
market range +2.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Brunswick Heads
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Brunswick Heads market and investor summary
Brunswick Heads sits in NSW, postcode 2483. House prices have moved +12.9% over the past year and +24.6% 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. Houses also take time to sell, around 144 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Brunswick Heads: people, income and schools
Brunswick Heads is home to around 1,905 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, and families account for 56% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $67,000 a year, or roughly $1,280 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Locally, around 34% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 2 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 70 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,905
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $67,000/yr
- Households renting
- 39%
- Family households
- 56%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1027
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Walk score
- 70/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Brunswick Heads
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What should I check before investing in Brunswick Heads?
Brunswick Heads has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +12.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +24.6% 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 Brunswick Heads?
The median property price in Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483 is $1.1M for units.
What rental yield does Brunswick Heads show?
The gross rental yield in Brunswick Heads is 3.2% 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 Brunswick Heads?
House prices in Brunswick Heads are up 12.9% over the past year and up 24.6% 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 Brunswick Heads?
The current vacancy rate in Brunswick Heads 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 Brunswick Heads?
Brunswick Heads has a population of approximately 1,905 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Brunswick Heads?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Brunswick Heads. 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 Brunswick Heads's population growing?
The population of Brunswick Heads has grown about 7% 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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