Kotara NSW 2289 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Kotara is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2289). The median sale price is $1M (+114% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $750/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.9%. It has a population of about 3,980 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $750,000 |
| 2022 | $870,000 |
| 2023 | $830,000 |
| 2024 | $905,500 |
| 2025 | $950,000 |
| 2026 | $1,000,000 |
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 | $685 |
| 3-bedroom | $778 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (80% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 3,980
- Median age: 39
- Median weekly household income: $2,077
- Average household size: 2.6
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1048 · 83th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1047 · 81th 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 Kotara
- Kotara South Public School · Primary School
- Kotara School · Schools for Specific Purposes
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Kotara Station (train), about 0.2 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Kotara?
The median sale price in Kotara NSW 2289 is $1,000,000, up 114% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Kotara?
The median weekly rent in Kotara (postcode 2289) is $750 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Kotara?
The estimated gross rental yield in Kotara is about 3.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Kotara?
Schools located in Kotara include Kotara South Public School, Kotara School.
Nearby suburbs
- Adamstown 2289
- Adamstown Heights 2289
- Kotara South 2289
- New Lambton Heights 2305
- New Lambton 2305
- Garden Suburb 2289
- Cardiff Heights 2285
- Charlestown 2290
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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.