Firefly NSW

Postcode 2429 · Mid-Coast LGA

Firefly is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2429). With a population of 247, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Firefly is $400,000, having dropped significantly 66.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

Public transport access includes 19 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, Firefly offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($400K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -66.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$400K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability5.6x Affordable
Price Momentum-66.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$400K
-66.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
247
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$662
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops19
Data: 2026