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Macmasters Beach, NSW 2251

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

Data updated 7 Sept 2026

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Median House

$1,800,000

market range $1.7M-$2.3M

Median Unit

$635,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (units)

2.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

-3.2%

market range -7.5% to +10.0%

Investment snapshot for Macmasters Beach

Macmasters Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.

What works

+Macmasters Beach has publicly listed data available for comparison with peer suburbs.

What to watch

!Unit gross rental yield of 2.7% means gross rent covers a smaller share of ownership costs.
!House prices have fallen 3.2% in the past year, so recent price momentum is negative.
!Vacancy rate of 5.3% is above the national average, historically associated with longer gaps between tenants.
!Houses average 52 days on market, indicating slower sales liquidity than the national median.

General information only, not personal advice. Based on PropRadar's data as of Sept 2026. Always consider your own circumstances and consult a licensed financial adviser before acting.

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Macmasters Beach market and investor summary

In Macmasters Beach, NSW 2251, the median house sells for around $1.8M. House prices have moved -3.2% over the past year and -9.3% over three years. At 5.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

Demand is softer at 5.3% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.

Living in Macmasters Beach: people, income and schools

Macmasters Beach is home to around 1,399 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 49, it reads as skewed a little older, and 83% 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 $114,000 a year (about $2,190 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 15.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

Families have 7 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Macmasters Beach sits about 46 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 6 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population: 1,399; +0% over 5yr
Median age: 49 years
Median household income: $114,000/yr
Households renting: 14%
Family households: 81%
Socio-economic rank: 8/10; ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km: 7; avg ICSEA 1071
Unemployment: 1.6%
Distance to CBD: 46 km
Walk score: 6/100

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Frequently asked questions about Macmasters Beach

What should I check before investing in Macmasters Beach?

Macmasters Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Macmasters Beach?

The median property price in Macmasters Beach, NSW 2251 is $1.8M for houses.

What rental yield does Macmasters Beach show?

The gross rental yield in Macmasters Beach is 2.7% 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 Macmasters Beach?

House prices in Macmasters Beach are down 3.2% over the past year and down 9.3% 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 Macmasters Beach?

The current vacancy rate in Macmasters Beach is 5.3%. 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 Macmasters Beach?

Macmasters Beach has a population of approximately 1,399 residents, with a median age of 49.

What schools are near Macmasters Beach?

There are 7 schools within roughly 5km of Macmasters Beach. 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 Macmasters Beach affordable to buy in?

A median house in Macmasters Beach costs about 15.8 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 Macmasters Beach's population growing?

The population of Macmasters Beach has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Macmasters Beach from the CBD?

Macmasters Beach is about 46 km from the CBD.

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