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Macksville, NSW 2447

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong GrowthWalkable

Median House

$695,000

market range $650K-$775K

Median Unit

$415,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

4.3%

1yr Growth (houses)

+8.0%

market range +5.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Macksville

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Macksville market and investor summary

Macksville (NSW 2447) runs a median house price of $695K, with houses yielding a gross 4.3%. House prices have moved +8.0% over the past year and +19.3% over three years. At 0.4% 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 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 86 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Macksville: people, income and schools

About 2,782 people live in Macksville, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, and families account for 65% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $49,000 a year, or roughly $940 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 a steep 14.2 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.

There are 3 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 77 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
2,782
+5% over 5yr
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$49,000/yr
Households renting
29%
Family households
65%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
3
avg ICSEA 942
Unemployment
4.7%
Walk score
77/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Macksville

What should I check before investing in Macksville?

Macksville has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +8.0% 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 Macksville?

The median property price in Macksville, NSW 2447 is $695K for houses.

What rental yield does Macksville show?

The gross rental yield in Macksville is 4.3% for houses and 3.9% 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 Macksville?

House prices in Macksville are up 8.0% over the past year and up 19.3% 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 Macksville?

The current vacancy rate in Macksville is 0.4%. 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 Macksville?

Macksville has a population of approximately 2,782 residents, with a median age of 47.

What schools are near Macksville?

There are 3 schools within roughly 5km of Macksville. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Macksville affordable to buy in?

A median house in Macksville costs about 14.2 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 Macksville's population growing?

The population of Macksville 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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