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Lockhart, NSW 2656
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$385,000
market range $325K-$450K
Median Unit
$660,000
Gross Yield (houses)
5.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+11.6%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
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Lockhart market and investor summary
In Lockhart, NSW 2656, the median house sells for around $385K, on a gross rental yield of 5.8% for houses. House prices have moved +11.6% over the past year and +35.5% over three years. At 0.7% 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 5.8% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 288 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Lockhart: people, income and schools
About 1,019 people live in Lockhart, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. At a median age of 51, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 73% 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 $58,000 a year (about $1,110 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 6.7 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 53 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 1,019
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $58,000/yr
- Households renting
- 20%
- Family households
- 64%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 938
- Unemployment
- 1.8%
- Walk score
- 53/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Lockhart
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Search Lockhart listings →Frequently asked questions about Lockhart
What should I check before investing in Lockhart?
Lockhart has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.8%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +11.6% 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 Lockhart?
The median property price in Lockhart, NSW 2656 is $385K for houses and $660K for units.
What rental yield does Lockhart show?
The gross rental yield in Lockhart is 5.8% for houses and 2.1% 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 Lockhart?
House prices in Lockhart are up 11.6% over the past year and up 35.5% 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 Lockhart?
The current vacancy rate in Lockhart 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 Lockhart?
Lockhart has a population of approximately 1,019 residents, with a median age of 51.
What schools are near Lockhart?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Lockhart. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Lockhart affordable to buy in?
A median house in Lockhart costs about 6.7 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 Lockhart's population growing?
The population of Lockhart has grown about 9% 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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