Doctors Gap NSW

Postcode 2790 · Lithgow LGA

Doctors Gap is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lithgow local government area (postcode 2790). With a population of 25, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 60. Households earn a median income of $32K per year, with an average household size of 1.8 people. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Doctors Gap is $255,000, having surged 920% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 9.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $4,008.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Lithgow LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Doctors Gap offers a gross rental yield of 9.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($255K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +920.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield9.2% High Yield
Price vs State$255K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+920.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$255K
920% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$210
POPULATION
25
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age60
Household Size1.8
HH Income /wk$624
Personal Income /wk$450
Mortgage /mth$4,008
CRIME (Lithgow LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents989
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2022