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Pelaw Main, NSW 2327

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$780,000

market range $725K-$850K

Median Unit

$645,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

3.5%

1yr Growth (houses)

+15.3%

market range +7.5% to +20.0%

Investment snapshot for Pelaw Main

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Pelaw Main market and investor summary

Pelaw Main (NSW 2327) runs a median house price of $780K, with houses yielding a gross 3.5%. House prices have moved +15.3% over the past year. At 0.6% 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 3.5% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Pelaw Main: people, income and schools

About 1,080 people live in Pelaw Main, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 17% over five years. The median age is 39, broadly working-age, and families account for 67% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $61,000 a year, or roughly $1,170 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 8 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 3 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
1,080
+17% over 5yr
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$61,000/yr
Households renting
29%
Family households
67%
Socio-economic rank
1/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
8
avg ICSEA 914
Unemployment
5.0%
Walk score
3/100

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 Pelaw Main

What should I check before investing in Pelaw Main?

Pelaw Main has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.5% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +15.3% 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 Pelaw Main?

The median property price in Pelaw Main, NSW 2327 is $780K for houses.

What rental yield does Pelaw Main show?

The gross rental yield in Pelaw Main is 3.5% for houses and 4.5% 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 Pelaw Main?

House prices in Pelaw Main are up 15.3% 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 Pelaw Main?

The current vacancy rate in Pelaw Main is 0.6%. 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 Pelaw Main?

Pelaw Main has a population of approximately 1,080 residents, with a median age of 39.

What schools are near Pelaw Main?

There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Pelaw Main. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Pelaw Main affordable to buy in?

A median house in Pelaw Main costs about 12.8 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 Pelaw Main's population growing?

The population of Pelaw Main has grown about 17% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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