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Hawks Nest, NSW 2324
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,200,000
market range $1.2M-$1.3M
Median Unit
$550,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.7%
1yr Growth (units)
+0.4%
market range -12.5% to +10.0%
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Hawks Nest market and investor summary
In Hawks Nest, NSW 2324, the median house sells for around $1.2M, on a gross rental yield of 2.7% for houses. House prices have moved +34.5% over three years. At 1.2% 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 2.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 65 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Hawks Nest: people, income and schools
About 1,413 people live in Hawks Nest, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 61, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 63% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $57,000 a year (about $1,100 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 21.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 34% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 56 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 1,413
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $57,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 63%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 952
- Unemployment
- 7.3%
- Walk score
- 56/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Hawks Nest
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What should I check before investing in Hawks Nest?
Hawks Nest has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. 3-year capital growth of +34.5% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Tight rental market (1.2% 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 Hawks Nest?
The median property price in Hawks Nest, NSW 2324 is $1.2M for houses.
What rental yield does Hawks Nest show?
The gross rental yield in Hawks Nest is 2.7% for houses and 3.9% 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 Hawks Nest?
House prices in Hawks Nest are up 34.5% 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 Hawks Nest?
The current vacancy rate in Hawks Nest is 1.2%. 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 Hawks Nest?
Hawks Nest has a population of approximately 1,413 residents, with a median age of 61.
What schools are near Hawks Nest?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Hawks Nest. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Hawks Nest affordable to buy in?
A median house in Hawks Nest costs about 21.1 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 Hawks Nest's population growing?
The population of Hawks Nest 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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