Markwell NSW

Postcode 2423 · Mid-Coast LGA

Markwell is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2423). With a population of 144, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Markwell is $929,000, having dropped significantly 11.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Coast LGA is below average at 3,753 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Markwell offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($929K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -11.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$929K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.6x Stretched
Price Momentum-11.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education3/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$929K
-11.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
144
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,312
Personal Income /wk$634
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2025