Caparra NSW

Postcode 2429 · Mid-Coast LGA

Caparra is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2429). With a population of 62, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 59. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Caparra is $575,000, having dropped significantly 27.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,040.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Coast LGA is below average at 3,753 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Caparra offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($575K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -27.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$575K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.8x Moderate
Price Momentum-27.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education6/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$575K
-27.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
62
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age59
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,125
Personal Income /wk$560
Mortgage /mth$1,040
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2024