Gum Flat NSW

Postcode 2360 · Inverell LGA

Gum Flat is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Inverell local government area (postcode 2360). With a population of 209, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Gum Flat is $800,000, having surged 87.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Gum Flat is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 997, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Inverell LGA is moderate at 5,172 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Gum Flat offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($800K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +87.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$800K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+87.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education5/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$800K
87.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
209
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,350
Personal Income /wk$712
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Inverell LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,172
Total Incidents935
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA997
Total Students29
Government1
Gum Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 997
Data: 2025