Derriwong NSW

Postcode 2877 · Forbes LGA

Derriwong is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Forbes local government area (postcode 2877). With a population of 38, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $47K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Irish, Scottish, English.

The median house price in Derriwong is $425,000, having surged 15.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $365. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,079.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Forbes LGA is moderate at 6,918 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Derriwong offers a gross rental yield of 4.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($425K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +15.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$425K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+15.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education7/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$425K
15.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$183
POPULATION
38
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$899
Personal Income /wk$425
Mortgage /mth$1,079
CRIME (Forbes LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,918
Total Incidents643
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2025