Cavan NSW

Postcode 2582 · Yass Valley LGA

Cavan is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Yass Valley local government area (postcode 2582). With a population of 37, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $160K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Cavan is $790,000, having surged 12.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $470. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yass Valley LGA is low at 1,626 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Cavan offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($790K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +12.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$790K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.9x Affordable
Price Momentum+12.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education8/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$790K
12.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
37
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$3,083
Personal Income /wk$1156
Mortgage /mth$1,500
CRIME (Yass Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,626
Total Incidents287
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025