Taree South NSW

Postcode 2430 · Mid-Coast LGA

Taree South is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2430). With a population of 326, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 53. Households earn a median income of $55K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Taree South is $765,000, having dropped significantly 10% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $495. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,929.

Public transport access includes 26 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, Taree South offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($765K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -10.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$765K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.8x Stretched
Price Momentum-10.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$765K
-10% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$345
POPULATION
326
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age53
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,067
Personal Income /wk$497
Mortgage /mth$1,929
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops26
Data: 2025