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Talofa, NSW 2481
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$2,300,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$1,250,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth
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Talofa market and investor summary
In Talofa, NSW 2481, houses show a gross rental yield of 4.0%. At 1.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Talofa: people, income and schools
About 103 people live in Talofa, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, and families account for 88% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $159,000 a year, or roughly $3,060 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 2 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 103
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $159,000/yr
- Households renting
- 35%
- Family households
- 88%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1092
- Unemployment
- 3.3%
- Walk score
- 2/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Talofa
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What should I check before investing in Talofa?
Talofa has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.4%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (1.6% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Talofa?
The median property price in Talofa, NSW 2481 is $1.3M for units.
What rental yield does Talofa show?
The gross rental yield in Talofa is 4.0% for houses and 5.4% for units. 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 Talofa?
The current vacancy rate in Talofa is 1.6%. 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 Talofa?
Talofa has a population of approximately 103 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Talofa?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Talofa. 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 Talofa's population growing?
The population of Talofa has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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