Caerleon NSW

Postcode 2850 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Caerleon is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2850). With a population of 184, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 29. Households earn a median income of $101K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, machinery operators & drivers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Caerleon is $699,000, having surged 207.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $550,000 (+50.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $615. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Public transport access includes 17 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Caerleon offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($699K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +207.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$699K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+207.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education2/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$699K
207.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$550K
50.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$520
POPULATION
184
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age29
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$1,937
Personal Income /wk$691
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops17
Data: 2025