Peelwood NSW

Postcode 2583 · Upper Lachlan Shire LGA

Peelwood is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area (postcode 2583). With a population of 45, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 61. Households earn a median income of $40K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, machinery operators & drivers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Peelwood is $200,000, having dropped significantly 68.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 11.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $529.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Upper Lachlan Shire LGA is low at 1,562 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Peelwood offers a gross rental yield of 11.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($200K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -68.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield11.7% High Yield
Price vs State$200K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability5.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-68.3% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education7/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$200K
-68.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$217
POPULATION
45
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age61
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$762
Personal Income /wk$383
Mortgage /mth$529
CRIME (Upper Lachlan Shire LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,562
Total Incidents136
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2025