Longreach NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Longreach is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 72, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $111K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Longreach is $1.3 million, having dropped significantly 86.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,692.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Longreach offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.3M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 12.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -86.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability12.1x Stretched
Price Momentum-86.3% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education7/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
-86.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$650
POPULATION
72
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,125
Personal Income /wk$819
Mortgage /mth$2,692
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2025