Stratford NSW

Postcode 2422 · Mid-Coast LGA

Stratford is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2422). With a population of 161, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $51K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Stratford is $306,000, having dropped significantly 20% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,062.

Stratford is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 904, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 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, Stratford offers a gross rental yield of 8.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($306K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -20.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.9% High Yield
Price vs State$306K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.0x Moderate
Price Momentum-20.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$306K
-20% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
161
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$979
Personal Income /wk$586
Mortgage /mth$1,062
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA904
Total Students15
Government1
Stratford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 904
Data: 2025