Sapphire NSW

Postcode 2360 · Inverell LGA

Sapphire is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Inverell local government area (postcode 2360). With a population of 32, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Sapphire is $340,000, having dropped significantly 9.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $6,500.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Inverell LGA is moderate at 5,172 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Sapphire offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($340K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -9.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.1% High Yield
Price vs State$340K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.8x Affordable
Price Momentum-9.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education7/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$340K
-9.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$330
POPULATION
32
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$589
Mortgage /mth$6,500
CRIME (Inverell LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,172
Total Incidents935
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025