Exeter, NSW 2579
Upper Lachlan Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2579
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Median house price
$1,720,000
-20.0% over the past year.
Median of 25 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Exeter at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses
- Population
- 1,087
- Median age 53
Prices: Median of 25 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2579), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Exeter
Houses change hands at $1,720,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (25 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 82% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-20%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -20%, 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 $344,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2579)
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What to know about Exeter
Exeter (2579) sits in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW. The median house here is $1,720,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -20% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Exeter has roughly 1,087 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Exeter scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 890 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Exeter
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 6/100
- Transit
- 20/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Exeter's population at 1,087, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 77%
- Lone person
- 22%
- Owner occupied
- 86%
- Renter occupied
- 11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.06% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,720,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (11%), 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
- 2.06%
- On the $1,720,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -20.0%
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
19 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 890 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.5°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 Exeter
- What is the median house price in Exeter?
- The median house price in Exeter, NSW 2579 is $1,720,000 (median of 25 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -20.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Exeter?
- A useful starting point is the Exeter median house price of $1,720,000 (units $316,800). 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 Exeter a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Exeter is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2579), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,720,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 20.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Exeter 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 Exeter postcode?
- Exeter is in the 2579 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- Where is Exeter?
- Exeter is a suburb in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council area, NSW 2579.
- What is the average rent in Exeter?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680.
- What schools are in Exeter?
- There are 6 schools serving Exeter on this page, including Exeter Public School, Bundanoon Public School, Moss Vale Public School.
- How walkable is Exeter?
- Exeter has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Exeter?
- Exeter is close to Werai, Bundanoon, Sutton Forest, Meryla, Manchester Square.
- What is the population of Exeter?
- The population of Exeter is approximately 1,087 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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