Red Head NSW

Postcode 2430 · Mid-Coast LGA

Red Head is a small community in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2430). With a population of 798, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 58. Households earn a median income of $64K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Red Head is $320,000, having dropped significantly 64% over the past year. Units have a median price of $720,000 (+50% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $495. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,863.

Public transport access includes 15 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, Red Head offers a gross rental yield of 8.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($320K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -64.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.0% High Yield
Price vs State$320K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability5.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-64.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education7/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$320K
-64% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$720K
50% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
798
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age58
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,228
Personal Income /wk$625
Mortgage /mth$1,863
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
Data: 2026