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Dargan, NSW 2786
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,035,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$310,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.0%
1yr Growth
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Dargan market and investor summary
In Dargan, NSW 2786, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.0%. At 8.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.0% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 8.3% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 155 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Dargan: people, income and schools
Dargan is home to around 83 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 62, an older, established demographic, and families account for 66% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $60,000 a year, or roughly $1,160 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
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- Population
- 83
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 62 years
- Median household income
- $60,000/yr
- Households renting
- 15%
- Family households
- 66%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dargan
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What should I check before investing in Dargan?
Dargan has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.7% 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 Dargan?
The median property price in Dargan, NSW 2786 is $310K for units.
What rental yield does Dargan show?
The gross rental yield in Dargan is 3.0% for houses and 4.7% 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 Dargan?
The current vacancy rate in Dargan is 8.3%. 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 Dargan?
Dargan has a population of approximately 83 residents, with a median age of 62.
Is Dargan's population growing?
The population of Dargan has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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