Watsons Creek NSW

Postcode 2355 · Tamworth Regional LGA

Watsons Creek is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Tamworth Regional local government area (postcode 2355). With a population of 94, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 53. Households earn a median income of $39K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Watsons Creek is $315,000, having surged 12.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,170.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Tamworth Regional LGA is moderate at 6,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Watsons Creek offers a gross rental yield of 8.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($315K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.3% High Yield
Price vs State$315K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+12.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education5/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$315K
12.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
94
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age53
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$743
Personal Income /wk$520
Mortgage /mth$1,170
CRIME (Tamworth Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,745
Total Incidents4,401
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2026