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Central Mangrove, NSW 2250

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

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Tight Rental Market

Median House

$1,080,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$600,000

Gross Yield (houses)

2.2%

1yr Growth

-

Investment snapshot for Central Mangrove

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Central Mangrove market and investor summary

In Central Mangrove, NSW 2250, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.2%. At 0.8% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

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. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 347 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Central Mangrove: people, income and schools

Central Mangrove is home to around 253 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 46, it reads as skewed a little older, and 85% 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 $124,000 a year (about $2,390 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Central Mangrove sits about 64 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 3 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
253
+5% over 5yr
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$124,000/yr
Households renting
18%
Family households
84%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
2
avg ICSEA 942
Unemployment
3.4%
Distance to CBD
64 km
Walk score
3/100

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 Central Mangrove

What should I check before investing in Central Mangrove?

Central Mangrove has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.7%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (0.8% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Central Mangrove?

The median property price in Central Mangrove, NSW 2250 is $600K for units.

What rental yield does Central Mangrove show?

The gross rental yield in Central Mangrove is 2.2% for houses and 5.7% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

How tight is the rental market in Central Mangrove?

The current vacancy rate in Central Mangrove is 0.8%. 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 Central Mangrove?

Central Mangrove has a population of approximately 253 residents, with a median age of 46.

What schools are near Central Mangrove?

There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Central Mangrove. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Central Mangrove's population growing?

The population of Central Mangrove has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Central Mangrove from the CBD?

Central Mangrove is about 64 km from the CBD.

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