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Illabo, NSW 2590
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$425,000
Median Unit
$320,000
Gross Yield (houses)
6.8%
1yr Growth
-
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Illabo market and investor summary
In Illabo, NSW 2590, the median house sells for around $425K, on a gross rental yield of 6.8% for houses. At 1.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 6.8% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 76 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Illabo: people, income and schools
Illabo has a resident population of roughly 132, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 57, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 58% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $54,000 a year (about $1,030 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 about 7.9 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 9 for walkability out of 100.
- Population
- 132
- +0% over 5yr
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $54,000/yr
- Households renting
- 14%
- Family households
- 58%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 931
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Walk score
- 9/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Illabo
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Search Illabo listings →Frequently asked questions about Illabo
What should I check before investing in Illabo?
Illabo has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 6.8%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Tight rental market (1.0% 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 Illabo?
The median property price in Illabo, NSW 2590 is $425K for houses and $320K for units.
What rental yield does Illabo show?
The gross rental yield in Illabo is 6.8% for houses and 5.4% 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 Illabo?
The current vacancy rate in Illabo is 1.0%. 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 Illabo?
Illabo has a population of approximately 132 residents, with a median age of 57.
What schools are near Illabo?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Illabo. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Illabo affordable to buy in?
A median house in Illabo costs about 7.9 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Illabo's population growing?
The population of Illabo has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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