Ivanhoe NSW

Postcode 2878 · Central Darling LGA

Ivanhoe is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Central Darling local government area (postcode 2878). With a population of 261, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $74K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Ivanhoe is $260,000, having surged 372.7% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $150 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $100.

Ivanhoe is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 747, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Central Darling LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ivanhoe offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($260K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +372.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$260K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability3.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+372.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$260K
372.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$150
POPULATION
261
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,416
Personal Income /wk$864
Mortgage /mth$100
CRIME (Central Darling LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)0
Total Incidents271
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Darnick Station, Platform 1
Ivanhoe Station, Platform 1
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA747
Total Students29
Government1
Ivanhoe Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 747
HOSPITALS (1)
Ivanhoe Hospitalpublic
Data: 2025