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Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,630,000
market range $1.6M-$1.7M
Median Unit
$345,000
market range $250K-$575K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.9%
market range -2.5% to +25.0%
Investment snapshot for Pokolbin
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Pokolbin market and investor summary
In Pokolbin, NSW 2320, the median house sells for around $1.6M, on a gross rental yield of 2.4% for houses. House prices have moved +7.9% over the past year. At 2.1% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
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. Houses also take time to sell, around 131 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Pokolbin: people, income and schools
About 1,049 people live in Pokolbin, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. At a median age of 57, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 85% 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 $125,000 a year (about $2,400 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 1,049
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $125,000/yr
- Households renting
- 11%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Walk score
- 5/100
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 Pokolbin?
Pokolbin has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 9.1%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +7.9% in the past year shows positive 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 Pokolbin?
The median property price in Pokolbin, NSW 2320 is $1.6M for houses and $345K for units.
What rental yield does Pokolbin show?
The gross rental yield in Pokolbin is 2.4% for houses and 9.1% 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 Pokolbin?
House prices in Pokolbin are up 7.9% 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 Pokolbin?
The current vacancy rate in Pokolbin is 2.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Pokolbin?
Pokolbin has a population of approximately 1,049 residents, with a median age of 57.
Is Pokolbin affordable to buy in?
A median house in Pokolbin costs about 13.1 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 Pokolbin's population growing?
The population of Pokolbin has grown about 15% 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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