Kars Springs NSW

Postcode 2337 · Upper Hunter Shire LGA

Kars Springs is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area (postcode 2337). With a population of 37, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $91K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Kars Springs is $448,000, having dropped significantly 11.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,649.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Upper Hunter Shire LGA is below average at 3,250 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kars Springs offers a gross rental yield of 5.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($448K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -11.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.8% High Yield
Price vs State$448K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.9x Affordable
Price Momentum-11.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$448K
-11.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
37
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,749
Personal Income /wk$900
Mortgage /mth$1,649
CRIME (Upper Hunter Shire LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,250
Total Incidents466
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2023