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Patonga, NSW 2256
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,705,000
market range $1.7M-$1.8M
Median Unit
$695,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.9%
market range -7.5% to +30.0%
Investment snapshot for Patonga
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Patonga market and investor summary
In Patonga, NSW 2256, the median house sells for around $1.7M, on a gross rental yield of 2.4% for houses. House prices have moved +8.9% over the past year. At 1.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.4% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Patonga: people, income and schools
Patonga has a resident population of roughly 235, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 65, it reads as an older, established demographic, 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 $56,000 a year (about $1,070 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Locally, around 39% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Patonga sits about 36 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 9 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 235
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 65 years
- Median household income
- $56,000/yr
- Households renting
- 13%
- Family households
- 58%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 36 km
- Walk score
- 9/100
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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What should I check before investing in Patonga?
Patonga has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +8.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.3% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Patonga?
The median property price in Patonga, NSW 2256 is $1.7M for houses and $695K for units.
What rental yield does Patonga show?
The gross rental yield in Patonga is 2.4% for houses. 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 Patonga?
House prices in Patonga are up 8.9% over the past year. 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 Patonga?
The current vacancy rate in Patonga is 1.3%. 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 Patonga?
Patonga has a population of approximately 235 residents, with a median age of 65.
Is Patonga's population growing?
The population of Patonga 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 Patonga from the CBD?
Patonga is about 36 km from the CBD.
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