Kanwal NSW

Postcode 2259 · Central Coast (NSW) LGA

Kanwal is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (postcode 2259). With a population of 4,194, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Kanwal is $835,000, having increased 3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $610,000 (-8.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $660. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Kanwal is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 942, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 29 bus stops. The crime rate in the Central Coast (NSW) LGA is below average at 3,528 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kanwal offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($835K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +3.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$835K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+3.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$835K
3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$610K
-8.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
4,194
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,344
Personal Income /wk$652
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Central Coast (NSW) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,528
Total Incidents12,518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops29
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA942
Total Students500
Government1
Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 942
Data: 2026