Drake Village NSW

Postcode 2469 · Tenterfield LGA

Drake Village is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Tenterfield local government area (postcode 2469). With a population of 95, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $36K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are labourers, machinery operators & drivers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Drake Village is $225,000, having surged 230.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $490. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 11.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $635.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Tenterfield LGA is moderate at 5,154 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Drake Village offers a gross rental yield of 11.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($225K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +230.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield11.3% High Yield
Price vs State$225K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.3x Moderate
Price Momentum+230.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$225K
230.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$180
POPULATION
95
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$687
Personal Income /wk$454
Mortgage /mth$635
CRIME (Tenterfield LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,154
Total Incidents365
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025