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Kembla Heights, NSW 2526
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$945,000
Median Unit
$755,000
Gross Yield (units)
4.5%
1yr Growth
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Investment snapshot for Kembla Heights
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Kembla Heights market and investor summary
In Kembla Heights, NSW 2526, the median house sells for around $945K. At 7.4% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 7.4% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Kembla Heights: people, income and schools
Kembla Heights is home to around 88 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 78% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $66,000 a year (about $1,270 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.4 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 16 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Kembla Heights sits about 73 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 7 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 88
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $66,000/yr
- Households renting
- 23%
- Family households
- 78%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 16
- avg ICSEA 1073
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 73 km
- Walk score
- 7/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kembla Heights
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Search Kembla Heights listings →Frequently asked questions about Kembla Heights
What should I check before investing in Kembla Heights?
Kembla Heights has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.5% 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 Kembla Heights?
The median property price in Kembla Heights, NSW 2526 is $945K for houses and $755K for units.
What rental yield does Kembla Heights show?
The gross rental yield in Kembla Heights is 4.5% 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 Kembla Heights?
The current vacancy rate in Kembla Heights is 7.4%. 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 Kembla Heights?
Kembla Heights has a population of approximately 88 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Kembla Heights?
There are 16 schools within roughly 5km of Kembla Heights. 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 Kembla Heights affordable to buy in?
A median house in Kembla Heights costs about 14.4 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 Kembla Heights's population growing?
The population of Kembla Heights has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Kembla Heights from the CBD?
Kembla Heights is about 73 km from the CBD.
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