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Dareton, NSW 2717
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$250,000
market range $175K-$300K
Median Unit
$255,000
Gross Yield (units)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+10.0%
market range -5.0% to +57.5%
Investment snapshot for Dareton
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Dareton market and investor summary
Dareton (NSW 2717) runs a median house price of $250K. House prices have moved +10.0% over the past year and +27.4% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
Houses also take time to sell, around 67 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Dareton: people, income and schools
Dareton has a resident population of roughly 456, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 49, skewed a little older, and families account for 61% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $43,000 a year, or roughly $820 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.8 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 23% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 2 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 45 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 456
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $43,000/yr
- Households renting
- 41%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 874
- Unemployment
- 5.3%
- Walk score
- 45/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dareton
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Search Dareton listings →Frequently asked questions about Dareton
What should I check before investing in Dareton?
Dareton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +10.0% 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 Dareton?
The median property price in Dareton, NSW 2717 is $250K for houses and $255K for units.
What rental yield does Dareton show?
The gross rental yield in Dareton is 4.3% 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 Dareton?
House prices in Dareton are up 10.0% over the past year and up 27.4% 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 Dareton?
The current vacancy rate in Dareton is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Dareton?
Dareton has a population of approximately 456 residents, with a median age of 49.
What schools are near Dareton?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Dareton. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Dareton affordable to buy in?
A median house in Dareton costs about 5.8 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). 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 Dareton's population growing?
The population of Dareton 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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