Ladysmith NSW

Postcode 2652 · Wagga Wagga LGA

Ladysmith is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Wagga Wagga local government area (postcode 2652). With a population of 339, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Ladysmith is $579,000, having surged 18.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Ladysmith is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 987, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wagga Wagga LGA is moderate at 5,356 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ladysmith offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($579K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +18.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$579K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+18.2% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education4/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$579K
18.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$265
POPULATION
339
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,791
Personal Income /wk$887
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Wagga Wagga LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,356
Total Incidents3,693
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA987
Total Students33
Government1
Ladysmith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 987
Data: 2025