Inverell at a glance
Median house
$419,000
+7.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$309,500
Weekly rent
$480
Houses · units $325
Gross yield
6.0%
Houses, on the median
Population
12.1k
Median age 41
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 303 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2360), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $419,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (303 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $309,500, roughly 26% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.4%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $84,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Inverell on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Inverell.
Median house price
$419,000
+7.4% over the past year. Median unit price $309,500.
Median of 303 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$419,000
+7.4% annual growth
$309,500
12,057
Median age: 41
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +7.4%/yr
2021
$293K
5-year change
+43%
2026
$419K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Inverell.
Inverell's median house price is $419,000 (median of 303 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2360 (NSW), Gwydir.
Inverell (2360) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW. The median house here is $419,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Inverell has roughly 12,057 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Inverell scores 10/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Inverell's population at 12,057, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,057
Median age
41
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.96% (median rent $480/wk against a $419,000 price tag). Units yield 5.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.96%
Based on $419,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.46%
Based on $309,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+7.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
772
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Inverell.
Local schools for Inverell
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Government School Catchment
Inverell High School
Ross Hill Public School
Inverell Public School
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Frequently asked
About Inverell.
- What is the median house price in Inverell?
- The median house price in Inverell, NSW 2360 is $419,000 (median of 303 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $309,500. Annual growth is +7.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Inverell?
- A useful starting point is the Inverell median house price of $419,000 (units $309,500). 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 Inverell a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Inverell is 6.0%: the median weekly house rent is $480 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2360), June 2026) against the median house price of $419,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Inverell 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 Inverell postcode?
- Inverell is in the 2360 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
- Where is Inverell?
- Inverell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2360, in the Gwydir region.
- What is the average rent in Inverell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Inverell?
- There are 6 schools serving Inverell on this page, including Inverell High School, Ross Hill Public School, Inverell Public School.
- How walkable is Inverell?
- Inverell has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Inverell?
- Inverell is close to Auburn Vale, Brodies Plains, Gilgai, Wandera, Long Plain.
- What is the population of Inverell?
- The population of Inverell is approximately 12,057 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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