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Sussex Inlet, NSW 2540
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$780,000
market range $725K-$900K
Median Unit
$625,000
market range $375K-$650K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+2.7%
market range +0.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Sussex Inlet
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Sussex Inlet market and investor summary
Sussex Inlet (NSW 2540) runs a median house price of $780K, with houses yielding a gross 3.8%. House prices have moved +2.7% over the past year and +6.6% over three years. At 3.1% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Sussex Inlet: people, income and schools
Sussex Inlet is home to around 3,888 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 61, an older, established demographic, and 74% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $46,000 a year, or roughly $890 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 16.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 36% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 60 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 3,888
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $46,000/yr
- Households renting
- 18%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 938
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Walk score
- 60/100
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 Sussex Inlet?
Sussex Inlet has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Sussex Inlet?
The median property price in Sussex Inlet, NSW 2540 is $780K for houses and $625K for units.
What rental yield does Sussex Inlet show?
The gross rental yield in Sussex Inlet is 3.8% for houses and 4.1% 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 Sussex Inlet?
House prices in Sussex Inlet are up 2.7% over the past year and up 6.6% over three years. 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 Sussex Inlet?
The current vacancy rate in Sussex Inlet is 3.1%. 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 Sussex Inlet?
Sussex Inlet has a population of approximately 3,888 residents, with a median age of 61.
What schools are near Sussex Inlet?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Sussex Inlet. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Sussex Inlet affordable to buy in?
A median house in Sussex Inlet costs about 16.9 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 Sussex Inlet's population growing?
The population of Sussex Inlet has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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