Stroud NSW

Postcode 2425 · Mid-Coast LGA

Stroud is a small community in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2425). With a population of 988, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Stroud is $560,000, having dropped significantly 14.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $420. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,560.

Stroud is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 931, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 38 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, Stroud offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($560K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -14.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$560K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-14.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$560K
-14.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
988
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,310
Personal Income /wk$606
Mortgage /mth$1,560
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops38
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA931
Total Students71
Government1
Stroud Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931
Data: 2026