Hanwood NSW

Postcode 2680 · Griffith LGA

Hanwood is a small community in New South Wales within the Griffith local government area (postcode 2680). With a population of 1,388, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $97K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Italian, Australian, English.

The median house price in Hanwood is $624,000, having dropped significantly 8.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $465,000 (+6.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $475. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Hanwood is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 982, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 30 bus stops. The crime rate in the Griffith LGA is moderate at 4,407 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hanwood offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($624K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -8.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$624K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-8.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education3/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$624K
-8.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$465K
6.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$275
POPULATION
1,388
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,856
Personal Income /wk$825
Mortgage /mth$1,500
CRIME (Griffith LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,407
Total Incidents1,205
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops30
Research Station Rd After Wright Rd
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA982
Total Students154
Government1
Hanwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982
Data: 2026