Retreat NSW

Postcode 2355 · Tamworth Regional LGA

Retreat is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Tamworth Regional local government area (postcode 2355). With a population of 45, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $38K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, sales. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Retreat is $275,000, having dropped significantly 31.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $959.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Tamworth Regional LGA is moderate at 6,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Retreat offers a gross rental yield of 9.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($275K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -31.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield9.5% High Yield
Price vs State$275K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-31.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education5/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$275K
-31.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
45
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$725
Personal Income /wk$437
Mortgage /mth$959
CRIME (Tamworth Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,745
Total Incidents4,401
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025