Arakoon, NSW 2431
Kempsey Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2431
Updated
Median house price
$1,150,000
-8.7% over the past year.
Median of 11 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Arakoon at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $580
- Houses · units $415
- Population
- 445
- Median age 59
Prices: Median of 11 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2431), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Arakoon
Houses change hands at $1,150,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (11 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 79% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-8.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -8.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2431)
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What to know about Arakoon
Arakoon (2431) sits in the Kempsey region of NSW. The median house here is $1,150,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -8.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Arakoon has roughly 445 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,310 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary.
Schools in Arakoon
Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Arakoon's population at 445, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 75%
- Lone person
- 21%
- Owner occupied
- 91%
- Renter occupied
- 8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.62% (median rent $580/wk against a $1,150,000 price tag). Units yield 8.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.62%
- On the $1,150,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.97%
- On the $240,480 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -8.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
4 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,310 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Arakoon
- What is the median house price in Arakoon?
- The median house price in Arakoon, NSW 2431 is $1,150,000 (median of 11 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -8.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Arakoon?
- A useful starting point is the Arakoon median house price of $1,150,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Arakoon a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Arakoon is 2.6%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2431), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,150,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 8.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Arakoon is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Arakoon postcode?
- Arakoon is in the 2431 postcode, in NSW, in the Kempsey Shire Council region.
- Where is Arakoon?
- Arakoon is a suburb in the Kempsey Shire Council area, NSW 2431.
- What is the average rent in Arakoon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Arakoon?
- There are 7 schools serving Arakoon on this page, including South West Rocks Public School, Kinchela Public School, Stuarts Point Public School.
- What suburbs are near Arakoon?
- Arakoon is close to South West Rocks, Jerseyville, Rainbow Reach, Fishermans Reach, Clybucca.
- What is the population of Arakoon?
- The population of Arakoon is approximately 445 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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