Sawtell NSW

Postcode 2452 · Coffs Harbour LGA

Sawtell is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Coffs Harbour local government area (postcode 2452). With a population of 3,788, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $73K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Sawtell is $1.5 million, having surged 24.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $1.6 million (+114.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $598. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Sawtell is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 908, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 28 bus stops. The crime rate in the Coffs Harbour LGA is moderate at 4,991 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Sawtell offers a gross rental yield of 2.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.5M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 20.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +24.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.5M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability20.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+24.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,948
Mean Income$58,731
Earners12,589
YoY Change+5.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education7/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.5M
24.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$1.6M
114.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
3,788
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,405
Personal Income /wk$750
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Coffs Harbour LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,991
Total Incidents4,055
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops28
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA908
Total Students452
Government2
Sawtell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1003
William Bayldon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 812
Data: 2026