Bakers Swamp NSW

Postcode 2820 · Dubbo Regional LGA

Bakers Swamp is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Dubbo Regional local government area (postcode 2820). With a population of 60, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Bakers Swamp is $870,000, having dropped significantly 84.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $640. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,690.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Dubbo Regional LGA is moderate at 6,959 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bakers Swamp offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($870K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -84.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$870K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-84.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education7/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$870K
-84.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$180
POPULATION
60
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,791
Personal Income /wk$850
Mortgage /mth$1,690
CRIME (Dubbo Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,959
Total Incidents3,936
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2025