NSW2790· Pop. 15,452Blue Mountains

CLARENCE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

42

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$555,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-3.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CLARENCE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$440/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.03%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$367k
2021
$415k
2022
$495k
2023
$500k
2024
$570k
2025
$578k
2026
$555k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CLARENCE is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 4.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,184/wk

$54k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.1%

69.1% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

10% apartments

Degree qualified

23.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

660 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

101.5 km

Regional

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

48.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

101.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,258/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2790

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Hampton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1068(75%)
14 students9:1 student–teacher64% girls22% top SEA quarter

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 993(44%)
287 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls11% top SEA quarter

Zig Zag Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 934(19%)
120 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls2% top SEA quarter

Lithgow Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 919(15%)
324 students12:1 student–teacher42% girls5% top SEA quarter

Cooerwull Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 906(12%)
258 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

Cullen Bullen Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 790(3%)
8 students5:1 student–teacher38% girls

🎓Secondary (2)

La Salle Academy Lithgow

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 980(37%)
230 students8:1 student–teacher54% girls9% top SEA quarter

Lithgow High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 918(15%)
654 students10:1 student–teacher49% girls3% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
939ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
41/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 7 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

26

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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