Howell NSW

Postcode 2360 · Inverell LGA

Howell is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Inverell local government area (postcode 2360). With a population of 31, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Howell is $440,000, having surged 1660% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $700.

The crime rate in the Inverell LGA is moderate at 5,172 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Howell offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($440K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1660.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$440K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+1660.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$440K
1660% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$28
POPULATION
31
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$966
Personal Income /wk$518
Mortgage /mth$700
CRIME (Inverell LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,172
Total Incidents935
Data: 2025