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Kotara, NSW 2289
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,210,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$840,000
market range $800K-$875K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.3%
market range +5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Kotara
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Kotara market and investor summary
In Kotara, NSW 2289, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.5%. House prices have moved +9.3% over the past year and +11.9% over three years. At 1.4% 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 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. If you are weighing units rather than houses, a pipeline of new approvals is worth watching as future supply that can hold back apartment price and rent growth.
Living in Kotara: people, income and schools
Kotara is home to around 3,980 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and 78% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $108,000 a year (about $2,080 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 61 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 48 for walkability and 52 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 3,980
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $108,000/yr
- Households renting
- 21%
- Family households
- 75%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 61
- avg ICSEA 1077
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Walk score
- 48/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kotara
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What should I check before investing in Kotara?
Kotara has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +9.3% in the past year shows strong 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 Kotara?
The median property price in Kotara, NSW 2289 is $840K for units.
What rental yield does Kotara show?
The gross rental yield in Kotara is 3.5% for houses and 4.9% 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 Kotara?
House prices in Kotara are up 9.3% over the past year and up 11.9% 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 Kotara?
The current vacancy rate in Kotara is 1.4%. 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 Kotara?
Kotara has a population of approximately 3,980 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Kotara?
There are 61 schools within roughly 5km of Kotara. 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 Kotara's population growing?
The population of Kotara has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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