Karaak Flat NSW

Postcode 2429 · Mid-Coast LGA

Karaak Flat is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2429). With a population of 43, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Karaak Flat is $970,000, having surged 48.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,560.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Coast LGA is below average at 3,753 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Karaak Flat offers a gross rental yield of 2.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($970K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 16.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +48.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$970K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability16.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+48.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$970K
48.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
43
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,125
Personal Income /wk$664
Mortgage /mth$1,560
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2025