Cougal NSW

Postcode 2474 · Kyogle LGA

Cougal is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Kyogle local government area (postcode 2474). With a population of 30, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 64. Households earn a median income of $44K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Cougal is $700,000, having surged 154.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $925. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $910.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Kyogle LGA is below average at 2,306 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Cougal offers a gross rental yield of 6.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($700K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 16.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +154.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.9% High Yield
Price vs State$700K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability16.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+154.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education7/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$700K
154.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
30
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age64
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$840
Personal Income /wk$389
Mortgage /mth$910
CRIME (Kyogle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,306
Total Incidents221
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2025