Waitui NSW

Postcode 2443 · Mid-Coast LGA

Waitui is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2443). With a population of 89, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $66K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Waitui is $863,000, having risen modestly 1.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $585. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $759.

The crime rate in the Mid-Coast LGA is below average at 3,753 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Waitui offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($863K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +1.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$863K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+1.5% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education8/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$863K
1.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$325
POPULATION
89
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,274
Personal Income /wk$599
Mortgage /mth$759
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
Data: 2025