Fortis Creek NSW

Postcode 2460 · Clarence Valley LGA

Fortis Creek is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Clarence Valley local government area (postcode 2460). With a population of 38, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 58. Households earn a median income of $44K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Fortis Creek is $293,000, having dropped significantly 33.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $480. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $646.

The crime rate in the Clarence Valley LGA is moderate at 4,981 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Fortis Creek offers a gross rental yield of 8.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($293K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -33.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.5% High Yield
Price vs State$293K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.6x Moderate
Price Momentum-33.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$293K
-33.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
38
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age58
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$849
Personal Income /wk$466
Mortgage /mth$646
CRIME (Clarence Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,981
Total Incidents2,791
Data: 2024