Yerong Creek NSW

Postcode 2642 · Lockhart LGA

Yerong Creek is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lockhart local government area (postcode 2642). With a population of 355, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are managers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Yerong Creek is $198,000, having dropped significantly 45.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $490. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 12.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Yerong Creek is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 947, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 22 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lockhart LGA is below average at 2,879 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Yerong Creek offers a gross rental yield of 12.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($198K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -45.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield12.9% High Yield
Price vs State$198K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability2.8x Affordable
Price Momentum-45.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$198K
-45.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
355
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,354
Personal Income /wk$625
Mortgage /mth$867
CRIME (Lockhart LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,879
Total Incidents100
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops22
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA947
Total Students12
Government1
Yerong Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 947
Data: 2026