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Whalan, NSW 2770
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$930,000
market range $900K-$975K
Median Unit
$465,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.1%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
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Whalan market and investor summary
In Whalan, NSW 2770, the median house sells for around $930K, on a gross rental yield of 3.0% for houses. House prices have moved +9.1% over the past year and +34.6% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.0% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Whalan: people, income and schools
Whalan is home to around 5,929 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 53% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $60,000 a year (about $1,160 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 15.4 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 37% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 62 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Whalan sits about 39 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 49 for walkability and 15 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 5,929
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $60,000/yr
- Households renting
- 53%
- Family households
- 71%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 62
- avg ICSEA 880
- Unemployment
- 13.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 39 km
- Walk score
- 49/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Whalan
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What should I check before investing in Whalan?
Whalan has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 5.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +9.1% in the past year shows strong 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 Whalan?
The median property price in Whalan, NSW 2770 is $930K for houses and $465K for units.
What rental yield does Whalan show?
The gross rental yield in Whalan is 3.0% for houses and 5.0% 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 Whalan?
House prices in Whalan are up 9.1% over the past year and up 34.6% 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 Whalan?
The current vacancy rate in Whalan is 1.1%. 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 Whalan?
Whalan has a population of approximately 5,929 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Whalan?
There are 62 schools within roughly 5km of Whalan. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Whalan affordable to buy in?
A median house in Whalan costs about 15.4 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 Whalan's population growing?
The population of Whalan has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Whalan from the CBD?
Whalan is about 39 km from the CBD.
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