Crawford River NSW

Postcode 2423 · Mid-Coast LGA

Crawford River is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2423). With a population of 57, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Crawford River is $553,000, having surged 28.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,915.

Public transport access includes 2 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, Crawford River offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($553K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +28.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$553K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+28.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$553K
28.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$460
POPULATION
57
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,125
Personal Income /wk$530
Mortgage /mth$1,915
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025