Caves Beach NSW 2281 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Caves Beach is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2281). The median sale price is $1.5M (+228% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $630/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.2%. It has a population of about 4,016 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,112,500 |
| 2022 | $1,100,000 |
| 2023 | $1,210,000 |
| 2024 | $1,255,000 |
| 2025 | $1,312,500 |
| 2026 | $1,500,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $360 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (83% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 4,016
- Median age: 49
- Median weekly household income: $1,628
- Average household size: 2.6
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1011 · 65th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 989 · 55th 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 Caves Beach
- Swansea High School · Secondary School
- Caves Beach Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Fassifern Station (train), about 14.6 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Caves Beach?
The median sale price in Caves Beach NSW 2281 is $1,500,000, up 228% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Caves Beach?
The median weekly rent in Caves Beach (postcode 2281) is $630 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Caves Beach?
The estimated gross rental yield in Caves Beach is about 2.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Caves Beach?
Schools located in Caves Beach include Swansea High School, Caves Beach Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Pinny Beach 2281
- Swansea 2281
- Swansea Heads 2281
- Murrays Beach 2281
- Catherine Hill Bay 2281
- Blacksmiths 2281
- Cams Wharf 2281
- Pelican 2281
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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.