Coolatai NSW

Postcode 2402 · Gwydir LGA

Coolatai is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Gwydir local government area (postcode 2402). With a population of 99, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Coolatai is $43,000, having dropped significantly 86.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $170. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $430.

Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gwydir LGA is below average at 3,433 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Coolatai offers a gross rental yield of 20.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($43K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 0.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -86.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield20.8% High Yield
Price vs State$43K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability0.8x Affordable
Price Momentum-86.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education8/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$43K
-86.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
99
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,031
Personal Income /wk$495
Mortgage /mth$430
CRIME (Gwydir LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,433
Total Incidents168
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
Data: 2025