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Katoomba, NSW 2780
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$920,000
market range $850K-$1.0M
Median Unit
$650,000
market range $575K-$700K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.6%
market range +5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Katoomba
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Katoomba market and investor summary
In Katoomba, NSW 2780, the median house sells for around $920K, on a gross rental yield of 3.6% for houses. House prices have moved +7.6% over the past year and +13.4% over three years. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Katoomba: people, income and schools
Katoomba is home to around 8,268 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 48, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 55% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $61,000 a year (about $1,170 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 15.1 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.
Families have 5 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 62 for walkability and 48 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 8,268
- -0% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $61,000/yr
- Households renting
- 34%
- Family households
- 55%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 5
- avg ICSEA 1033
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Walk score
- 62/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Katoomba
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Search Katoomba listings →Frequently asked questions about Katoomba
What should I check before investing in Katoomba?
Katoomba has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +7.6% 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.
What are typical property prices in Katoomba?
The median property price in Katoomba, NSW 2780 is $920K for houses and $650K for units.
What rental yield does Katoomba show?
The gross rental yield in Katoomba is 3.6% for houses and 4.0% 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 Katoomba?
House prices in Katoomba are up 7.6% over the past year and up 13.4% 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 Katoomba?
The current vacancy rate in Katoomba is 0.7%. 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 Katoomba?
Katoomba has a population of approximately 8,268 residents, with a median age of 48.
What schools are near Katoomba?
There are 5 schools within roughly 5km of Katoomba. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Katoomba affordable to buy in?
A median house in Katoomba costs about 15.1 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 Katoomba's population growing?
The population of Katoomba 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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