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Muswellbrook, NSW 2333

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

Data updated

Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

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.

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Frequently asked questions about Muswellbrook

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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