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Colo Vale, NSW 2575

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

Data updated

Median House

$980,000

market range $950K-$1.1M

Median Unit

$680,000

Gross Yield (houses)

3.8%

1yr Growth (houses)

+2.7%

market range -2.5% to +10.0%

Investment snapshot for Colo Vale

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Colo Vale market and investor summary

Colo Vale (NSW 2575) runs a median house price of $980K, with houses yielding a gross 3.8%. House prices have moved +2.7% over the past year. At 3.1% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.

Living in Colo Vale: people, income and schools

Colo Vale has a resident population of roughly 1,775, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

Households here earn a median of about $98,000 a year, or roughly $1,880 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Getting around leans on public transport or a car; the suburb scores 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
1,775
+7% over 5yr
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$98,000/yr
Households renting
18%
Family households
79%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 948
Unemployment
1.5%

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 Colo Vale

What should I check before investing in Colo Vale?

Colo Vale has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Colo Vale?

The median property price in Colo Vale, NSW 2575 is $980K for houses and $680K for units.

What rental yield does Colo Vale show?

The gross rental yield in Colo Vale is 3.8% for houses and 4.0% 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 Colo Vale?

House prices in Colo Vale are up 2.7% 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 Colo Vale?

The current vacancy rate in Colo Vale is 3.1%. 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 Colo Vale?

Colo Vale has a population of approximately 1,775 residents, with a median age of 38.

What schools are near Colo Vale?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Colo Vale. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Colo Vale affordable to buy in?

A median house in Colo Vale costs about 10.1 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 Colo Vale's population growing?

The population of Colo Vale 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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