Hartley NSW

Postcode 2790 · Lithgow LGA

Hartley is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lithgow local government area (postcode 2790). With a population of 478, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $99K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Hartley is $705,000, having dropped significantly 49.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lithgow LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hartley offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($705K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -49.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$705K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-49.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$705K
-49.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$283
POPULATION
478
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,906
Personal Income /wk$751
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Lithgow LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents989
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
Data: 2026