Chakola NSW

Postcode 2630 · Snowy Monaro Regional LGA

Chakola is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area (postcode 2630). With a population of 88, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $117K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are managers, clerical & administrative, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Chakola is $230,000, having dropped significantly 75.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 10.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,297.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Snowy Monaro Regional LGA is below average at 2,178 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Chakola offers a gross rental yield of 10.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($230K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -75.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield10.2% High Yield
Price vs State$230K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability2.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-75.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$230K
-75.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
88
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$2,249
Personal Income /wk$737
Mortgage /mth$2,297
CRIME (Snowy Monaro Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,178
Total Incidents482
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2025