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Ramsgate, NSW 2217
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,725,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$800,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.5%
1yr Growth (units)
+3.2%
market range -12.5% to +10.0%
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Ramsgate market and investor summary
In Ramsgate, NSW 2217, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.5%. At 4.9% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.5% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 4.9% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Ramsgate: people, income and schools
Ramsgate is home to around 1,151 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, and families account for 73% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $94,000 a year, or roughly $1,800 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 34% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 51 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 14 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 83 for walkability and 19 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 1,151
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $94,000/yr
- Households renting
- 31%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 51
- avg ICSEA 1039
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 14 km
- Walk score
- 83/100
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 Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Walkability score of 83 broadens the tenant pool beyond car-dependent renters. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does Ramsgate show?
The gross rental yield in Ramsgate is 2.5% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Ramsgate?
The current vacancy rate in Ramsgate is 4.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has a population of approximately 1,151 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Ramsgate?
There are 51 schools within roughly 5km of Ramsgate. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Ramsgate's population growing?
The population of Ramsgate has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Ramsgate from the CBD?
Ramsgate is about 14 km from the CBD.
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