Sawtell NSW 2452 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Sawtell is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2452). The median sale price is $1.11M (+205% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $580/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.7%. It has a population of about 3,788 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $819,000 |
| 2022 | $950,000 |
| 2023 | $1,055,000 |
| 2024 | $1,030,000 |
| 2025 | $1,035,000 |
| 2026 | $1,110,000 |
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 | $513 |
| 3-bedroom | $625 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (60% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 3,788
- Median age: 47
- Median weekly household income: $1,405
- Average household size: 2.3
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1002 · 60th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1019 · 70th 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 Sawtell
- Sawtell Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Sawtell Station (train), about 1 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Sawtell?
The median sale price in Sawtell NSW 2452 is $1,110,000, up 205% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Sawtell?
The median weekly rent in Sawtell (postcode 2452) is $580 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Sawtell?
The estimated gross rental yield in Sawtell is about 2.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Sawtell?
Schools located in Sawtell include Sawtell Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Bonville 2450
- Coffs Harbour 2450
- Toormina 2452
- Boambee East 2452
- Boambee 2450
- North Boambee Valley 2450
- Upper Orara 2450
- Repton 2454
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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.