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Sawtell, NSW 2452
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,280,000
market range $1.2M-$1.4M
Median Unit
$750,000
market range $650K-$775K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.7%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Sawtell
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Sawtell market and investor summary
In Sawtell, NSW 2452, the median house sells for around $1.3M, on a gross rental yield of 3.1% for houses. House prices have moved +7.7% over the past year. At 2.2% 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 3.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Sawtell: people, income and schools
Sawtell has a resident population of roughly 3,788, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 47, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 65% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $73,000 a year (about $1,410 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 a steep 17.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 10 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 41 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 3,788
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $73,000/yr
- Households renting
- 33%
- Family households
- 65%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 10
- avg ICSEA 996
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Walk score
- 41/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Sawtell
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Search Sawtell listings →Frequently asked questions about Sawtell
What should I check before investing in Sawtell?
Sawtell has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +7.7% 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 Sawtell?
The median property price in Sawtell, NSW 2452 is $1.3M for houses and $750K for units.
What rental yield does Sawtell show?
The gross rental yield in Sawtell is 3.1% for houses and 3.6% 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 Sawtell?
House prices in Sawtell are up 7.7% 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 Sawtell?
The current vacancy rate in Sawtell is 2.2%. 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 Sawtell?
Sawtell has a population of approximately 3,788 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Sawtell?
There are 10 schools within roughly 5km of Sawtell. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Sawtell affordable to buy in?
A median house in Sawtell costs about 17.5 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 Sawtell's population growing?
The population of Sawtell has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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