Lowther NSW

Postcode 2790 · Lithgow LGA

Lowther is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lithgow local government area (postcode 2790). With a population of 69, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 62. Households earn a median income of $81K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Lowther is $42,000, having dropped significantly 95.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 55.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lithgow LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lowther offers a gross rental yield of 55.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($42K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 0.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -95.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield55.7% High Yield
Price vs State$42K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability0.5x Affordable
Price Momentum-95.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education8/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$42K
-95.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$355
POPULATION
69
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age62
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,562
Personal Income /wk$710
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Lithgow LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents989
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2025