NSW2505· Pop. 5,088Wollongong

KEMBLAWARRA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$955,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-17.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.1%

modelled estimate

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KEMBLAWARRA 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

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-6.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$627k

2021

$775k

2022

$895k

2023

$810k

2024

$1230k

2025

$1150k

2026

$955k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KEMBLAWARRA 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 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
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

$1,308/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.6%

63.5% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

94%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

21.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

70.8 km

Regional

Days on market

53 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

6.1 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

109/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2505

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1058(71%)

177 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls23% top SEA quarter

Port Kembla Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1014(53%)

278 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls21% top SEA quarter

Kemblawarra Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 892(9%)

153 students9:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Five Islands Secondary College

Government · Yrs 9-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 983(39%)

293 students8:1 student–teacher68% girls6% 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

95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

987ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

24/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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