Michelago NSW

Postcode 2620 · Snowy Monaro Regional LGA

Michelago is a small community in New South Wales within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area (postcode 2620). With a population of 642, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $143K 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 Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Michelago is $1.1 million, having surged 16.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $595. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,330.

Michelago is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 990, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Snowy Monaro Regional LGA is below average at 2,178 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Michelago offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 7.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +16.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability7.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+16.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education9/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
16.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
642
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,750
Personal Income /wk$1262
Mortgage /mth$2,330
CRIME (Snowy Monaro Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,178
Total Incidents482
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops5
Michelago Service Station, Ryrie St
Ryrie St Opp Michelago Service Station
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA990
Total Students45
Government1
Michelago Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 990
Data: 2025