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Wedderburn, NSW 2560
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$2,480,000
market range $1.1M-$2.4M
Median Unit
$525,000
Gross Yield (houses)
1.6%
1yr Growth
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Wedderburn market and investor summary
In Wedderburn, NSW 2560, the median house sells for around $2.5M, on a gross rental yield of 1.6% for houses. At 7.7% 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 1.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 7.7% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 140 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Wedderburn: people, income and schools
About 665 people live in Wedderburn, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and 86% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $107,000 a year (about $2,060 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 23.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% 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. Wedderburn sits about 48 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 665
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $107,000/yr
- Households renting
- 11%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 941
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 48 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Wedderburn
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What should I check before investing in Wedderburn?
Wedderburn has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.9% 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 Wedderburn?
The median property price in Wedderburn, NSW 2560 is $2.5M for houses and $525K for units.
What rental yield does Wedderburn show?
The gross rental yield in Wedderburn is 1.6% for houses and 4.9% 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 Wedderburn?
The current vacancy rate in Wedderburn is 7.7%. 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 Wedderburn?
Wedderburn has a population of approximately 665 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Wedderburn?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Wedderburn. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Wedderburn affordable to buy in?
A median house in Wedderburn costs about 23.1 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 Wedderburn's population growing?
The population of Wedderburn 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 Wedderburn from the CBD?
Wedderburn is about 48 km from the CBD.
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