Upper Pappinbarra NSW

Postcode 2446 · Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA

Upper Pappinbarra is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (postcode 2446). With a population of 48, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are labourers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Upper Pappinbarra is $100,000, having dropped significantly 82.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,709.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA is below average at 3,538 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Upper Pappinbarra offers a gross rental yield of 23.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($100K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -82.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield23.4% High Yield
Price vs State$100K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability2.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-82.6% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$100K
-82.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
48
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$966
Personal Income /wk$550
Mortgage /mth$2,709
CRIME (Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,538
Total Incidents3,214
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2025