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Wolumla, NSW 2550
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,105,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$585,000
Gross Yield (units)
3.9%
1yr Growth
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Wolumla market and investor summary
Wolumla sits in NSW, postcode 2550. At 3.6% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 3.6% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 182 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Wolumla: people, income and schools
About 767 people live in Wolumla, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 45, it reads as skewed a little older, and 88% 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 $73,000 a year (about $1,400 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 9 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 767
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $73,000/yr
- Households renting
- 8%
- Family households
- 79%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 987
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Walk score
- 9/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Wolumla
No properties currently listed in Wolumla
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What should I check before investing in Wolumla?
Wolumla has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Wolumla?
The median property price in Wolumla, NSW 2550 is $585K for units.
What rental yield does Wolumla show?
The gross rental yield in Wolumla is 3.9% 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 Wolumla?
The current vacancy rate in Wolumla is 3.6%. 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 Wolumla?
Wolumla has a population of approximately 767 residents, with a median age of 45.
What schools are near Wolumla?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Wolumla. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Wolumla's population growing?
The population of Wolumla 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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