Bateau Bay NSW 2261 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Bateau Bay is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2261). The median sale price is $1.08M (+190% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $625/week, a gross rental yield of about 3%. It has a population of about 12,516 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $910,000 |
| 2022 | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | $900,900 |
| 2024 | $1,050,000 |
| 2025 | $1,142,500 |
| 2026 | $1,077,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $410 |
| 2-bedroom | $550 |
| 3-bedroom | $675 |
| 4+ bed | $850 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (90% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 12,516
- Median age: 42
- Median weekly household income: $1,475
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 979 · 46th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 959 · 40th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Bateau Bay
- Bateau Bay Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Tuggerah Station (train), about 9.9 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Bateau Bay?
The median sale price in Bateau Bay NSW 2261 is $1,077,500, up 190% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Bateau Bay?
The median weekly rent in Bateau Bay (postcode 2261) is $625 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Bateau Bay?
The estimated gross rental yield in Bateau Bay is about 3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Bateau Bay?
Schools located in Bateau Bay include Bateau Bay Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Forresters Beach 2260
- Killarney Vale 2261
- Long Jetty 2261
- Shelly Beach 2261
- Tumbi Umbi 2261
- Wamberal 2260
- Toowoon Bay 2261
- Matcham 2250
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.