Cudgen, NSW 2487

Cudgen has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +7.2% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

The median property price in Cudgen, NSW 2487 is $1.3M for houses.

The gross rental yield in Cudgen is 4.9% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

House prices in Cudgen are up 7.2% 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.

The current vacancy rate in Cudgen is 3.4%. 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.

Cudgen has a population of approximately 952 residents, with a median age of 39.

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

A median house in Cudgen costs about 13.4 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.

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