Empire Bay NSW 2257 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Empire Bay is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2257). The median sale price is $1.24M (+102% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $600/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.5%. It has a population of about 2,522 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $877,500 |
| 2022 | $977,500 |
| 2023 | $920,000 |
| 2024 | $1,100,000 |
| 2025 | $1,100,000 |
| 2026 | $1,240,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $360 |
| 2-bedroom | $550 |
| 3-bedroom | $710 |
| 4+ bed | $898 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (91% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 2,522
- Median age: 42
- Median weekly household income: $1,884
- Average household size: 2.7
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1015 · 67th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 994 · 58th 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 Empire Bay
- Empire 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: Woy Woy Station (train), about 4.7 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $635,500 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Empire Bay?
The median sale price in Empire Bay NSW 2257 is $1,240,000, up 102% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Empire Bay?
The median weekly rent in Empire Bay (postcode 2257) is $600 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Empire Bay?
The estimated gross rental yield in Empire Bay is about 2.5%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Empire Bay?
Schools located in Empire Bay include Empire Bay Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Bensville 2251
- Daleys Point 2257
- Killcare Heights 2257
- Killcare 2257
- Davistown 2251
- St Huberts Island 2257
- Saratoga 2251
- Booker Bay 2257
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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.