Pooncarie NSW

Postcode 2648 · Wentworth LGA

Pooncarie is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Wentworth local government area (postcode 2648). With a population of 226, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are managers, machinery operators & drivers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Pooncarie is $138,000, having surged 14.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $360. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 13.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Pooncarie is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 937, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Wentworth LGA is moderate at 5,817 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Pooncarie offers a gross rental yield of 13.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($138K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.6x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +14.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield13.6% High Yield
Price vs State$138K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability2.6x Affordable
Price Momentum+14.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education6/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$138K
14.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$205
POPULATION
226
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,031
Personal Income /wk$924
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Wentworth LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,817
Total Incidents454
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA937
Total Students8
Government1
Pooncarie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 937
Data: 2025