Warialda NSW

Postcode 2402 · Gwydir LGA

Warialda is a small community in New South Wales within the Gwydir local government area (postcode 2402). With a population of 1,480, 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 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Warialda is $353,000, having surged 10.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $210,000. The current median weekly rent is $170. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,000.

Warialda is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 897, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 58 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Gwydir LGA is below average at 3,433 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Warialda offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($353K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +10.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$353K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+10.2% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$353K
10.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$210K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$230
POPULATION
1,480
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$964
Personal Income /wk$515
Mortgage /mth$1,000
CRIME (Gwydir LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,433
Total Incidents168
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops58
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA897
Total Students416
Government2
Catholic1
Warialda High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 900
Warialda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 927
St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 864
HOSPITALS (1)
Warialda Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: 2026