NSW2454· Pop. 7,953Nambucca Valley

RALEIGH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

41

Liveability score

51

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

$897,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-28.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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RALEIGH 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

$590/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-12.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-0.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

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
$648k
2021
$900k
2022
$925k
2023
$900k
2024
$1220k
2025
$1250k
2026
$898k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

RALEIGH is a NSW suburb offering lower 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 3.4% 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

$1,327/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.6%

76.3% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

31.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

408.9 km

Regional

Days on market

74 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

31.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

27/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2454

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Raleigh Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1097(83%)
24 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls32% top SEA quarter

St Mary's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1039(64%)
123 students13:1 student–teacher40% girls20% top SEA quarter

Repton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1030(60%)
63 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls20% top SEA quarter

Bellingen Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 998(46%)
219 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls18% top SEA quarter

Orama Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 983(39%)
32 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls8% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Bellingen High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1006(49%)
584 students12:1 student–teacher53% girls15% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education

Independent · Yrs K-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1032(61%)
188 students10:1 student–teacher53% girls20% 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
97/ 100

0.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1026ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
12/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

15

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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