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Muswellbrook, NSW 2333
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$615,000
market range $550K-$725K
Median Unit
$445,000
market range $400K-$475K
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.8%
market range +2.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Muswellbrook
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Muswellbrook market and investor summary
In Muswellbrook, NSW 2333, the median house sells for around $615K. House prices have moved +9.8% over the past year and +37.4% over three years. At 1.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Muswellbrook: people, income and schools
Muswellbrook is home to around 12,272 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 67% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $83,000 a year (about $1,600 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 about 7.4 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 7 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 67 for walkability and 39 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 12,272
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $83,000/yr
- Households renting
- 38%
- Family households
- 67%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 7
- avg ICSEA 856
- Unemployment
- 6.5%
- Walk score
- 67/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Muswellbrook
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What should I check before investing in Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +9.8% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +37.4% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Muswellbrook?
The median property price in Muswellbrook, NSW 2333 is $615K for houses and $445K for units.
What does recent house price growth show for Muswellbrook?
House prices in Muswellbrook are up 9.8% over the past year and up 37.4% 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 Muswellbrook?
The current vacancy rate in Muswellbrook is 1.9%. 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 Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook has a population of approximately 12,272 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Muswellbrook?
There are 7 schools within roughly 5km of Muswellbrook. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Muswellbrook affordable to buy in?
A median house in Muswellbrook costs about 7.4 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 Muswellbrook's population growing?
The population of Muswellbrook has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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