Upper Horton NSW

Postcode 2347 · Gwydir LGA

Upper Horton is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Gwydir local government area (postcode 2347). With a population of 138, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $63K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Upper Horton is $2.3 million, having surged 10.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $190. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 0.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $800.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gwydir LGA is below average at 3,433 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Upper Horton offers a gross rental yield of 0.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.3M/$1.5M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 35.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +10.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield0.4% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.3M/$1.5M Above Median
Affordability35.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+10.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education8/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.3M
10.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$100
POPULATION
138
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,221
Personal Income /wk$492
Mortgage /mth$800
CRIME (Gwydir LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,433
Total Incidents168
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
Data: 2025