Arakoon NSW

Postcode 2431 · Kempsey LGA

Arakoon is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Kempsey local government area (postcode 2431). With a population of 445, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 59. Households earn a median income of $69K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Arakoon is $730,000, having dropped significantly 37.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $1.8 million (+242.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $560. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Kempsey LGA is moderate at 7,195 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Arakoon offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($730K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -37.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$730K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.6x Stretched
Price Momentum-37.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education6/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$730K
-37.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$1.8M
242.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
445
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age59
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,321
Personal Income /wk$596
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Kempsey LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,195
Total Incidents2,282
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2026