Katoomba NSW 2780 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Katoomba is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2780). The median sale price is $869k (+160% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $600/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.6%. It has a population of about 8,268 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $745,000 |
| 2022 | $790,000 |
| 2023 | $762,000 |
| 2024 | $803,000 |
| 2025 | $850,000 |
| 2026 | $868,750 |
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 | $450 |
| 3-bedroom | $650 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (83% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 8,268
- Median age: 48
- Median weekly household income: $1,171
- Average household size: 2.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 967 · 39th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1025 · 73th 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 Katoomba
- Katoomba High School · Secondary School
- Katoomba Public School · Primary School
- Katoomba North Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Katoomba Station (train), about 1.2 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $430,000 (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 Katoomba?
The median sale price in Katoomba NSW 2780 is $868,750, up 160% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Katoomba?
The median weekly rent in Katoomba (postcode 2780) is $600 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Katoomba?
The estimated gross rental yield in Katoomba is about 3.6%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Katoomba?
Schools located in Katoomba include Katoomba High School, Katoomba Public School, Katoomba North Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Leura 2780
- Megalong Valley 2785
- Medlow Bath 2780
- Blackheath 2785
- Wentworth Falls 2782
- Kanimbla 2790
- Bullaburra 2784
- Mount Victoria 2786
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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.