Laguna NSW

Postcode 2325 · Cessnock LGA

Laguna is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2325). With a population of 310, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 57. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Laguna is $435,000, having dropped significantly 49.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Laguna is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 969, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Laguna offers a gross rental yield of 6.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($435K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -49.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.6% High Yield
Price vs State$435K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-49.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education10/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$435K
-49.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
310
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age57
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$1,348
Personal Income /wk$714
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops9
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA969
Total Students52
Government1
Laguna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969
Data: 2026