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Wardell, NSW 2477
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$860,000
market range $775K-$900K
Median Unit
$595,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+5.8%
market range -5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Wardell
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Wardell market and investor summary
In Wardell, NSW 2477, the median house sells for around $860K, on a gross rental yield of 4.3% for houses. House prices have moved +5.8% over the past year. At 0.6% 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 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 101 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Wardell: people, income and schools
Wardell has a resident population of roughly 830, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 47, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 67% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $65,000 a year (about $1,250 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 30% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 19 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 830
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $65,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 67%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 863
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Walk score
- 19/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Wardell
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What should I check before investing in Wardell?
Wardell has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.7%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +5.8% 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 Wardell?
The median property price in Wardell, NSW 2477 is $860K for houses.
What rental yield does Wardell show?
The gross rental yield in Wardell is 4.3% for houses and 5.7% 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 Wardell?
House prices in Wardell are up 5.8% 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 Wardell?
The current vacancy rate in Wardell is 0.6%. 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 Wardell?
Wardell has a population of approximately 830 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Wardell?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Wardell. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Wardell affordable to buy in?
A median house in Wardell costs about 13.2 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 Wardell's population growing?
The population of Wardell has grown about 7% 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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