Inverell NSW

Postcode 2360 · Inverell LGA

Inverell is a well-established suburb in New South Wales within the Inverell local government area (postcode 2360). With a population of 12,057, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Inverell is $436,000, having risen modestly 1.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $329,000 (+7.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,250.

Inverell is served by 5 schools, including 2 primary, 2 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 916, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 89 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Inverell LGA is moderate at 5,172 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Inverell offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($436K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$436K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$49,755
Mean Income$55,430
Earners6,989
YoY Change+5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$436K
1.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$329K
7.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$270
POPULATION
12,057
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,187
Personal Income /wk$666
Mortgage /mth$1,250
CRIME (Inverell LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,172
Total Incidents935
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops89
Ashford Rd Opp Byron Station Lane
Byron Station Lane At Ashford Rd
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA916
Total Students2,521
Catholic1
Government4
Holy Trinity SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1003
Inverell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 899
Macintyre High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 919
Inverell High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 888
Ross Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 871
HOSPITALS (1)
Inverell Hospitalpublic
Data: 2026