Hargraves NSW

Postcode 2850 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Hargraves is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2850). With a population of 300, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $45K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Hargraves is $385,000, having surged 20.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $615. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Hargraves is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 840, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 20 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hargraves offers a gross rental yield of 8.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($385K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +20.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.3% High Yield
Price vs State$385K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+20.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$385K
20.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
300
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$872
Personal Income /wk$488
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops20
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA840
Total Students12
Government1
Hargraves Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 840
Data: 2026