NSW2430· Pop. 36,841Mid-Coast

PURFLEET

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

43

Liveability score

37

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

$649,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-8.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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PURFLEET 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

$530/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.73%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$260k
2021
$480k
2022
$610k
2023
$570k
2024
$704k
2025
$713k
2026
$649k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PURFLEET 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 4.3% 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

$1,107/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.4%

68.6% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

26.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

250.1 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

5 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

133.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

75/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2430

🏫13 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (13)

Hallidays Point Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1021(56%)
302 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls20% top SEA quarter

Old Bar Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 994(44%)
480 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls15% top SEA quarter

Upper Lansdowne Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 979(37%)
13 students9:1 student–teacher69% girls17% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 952(26%)
271 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls16% top SEA quarter

Manning Adventist School

Independent · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 952(26%)
32 students11:1 student–teacher69% girls11% top SEA quarter

Tinonee Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 948(24%)
158 students12:1 student–teacher53% girls8% top SEA quarter

Cundletown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 923(16%)
265 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

Mitchells Island Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 917(14%)
37 students13:1 student–teacher43% girls4% top SEA quarter

Taree West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 910(13%)
409 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls6% top SEA quarter

Lansdowne Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 907(12%)
38 students13:1 student–teacher58% girls2% top SEA quarter

Chatham Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 837(4%)
222 students13:1 student–teacher55% girls

Taree Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 795(3%)
83 students9:1 student–teacher42% girls

Manning Gardens Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 724(2%)
207 students10:1 student–teacher42% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

St Clare's High School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1012(52%)
630 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls18% top SEA quarter

Taree High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 918(14%)
623 students10:1 student–teacher50% girls6% top SEA quarter

Chatham High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 814(3%)
493 students9:1 student–teacher43% girls1% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

MidCoast Christian College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1015(54%)
787 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls20% top SEA quarter

Manning Valley Anglican College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1005(49%)
758 students14:1 student–teacher54% girls14% 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
924ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
9/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

19

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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