Mount Austin, NSW 2650
NarranderaAll suburbs in postcode 2650
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Median house price
$475,500
+3.4% over the past year.
Median of 100 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Mount Austin at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $550
- Houses · units $420
- Population
- 4,035
- Median age 37
Prices: Median of 100 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2650), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mount Austin
Houses change hands at $475,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (100 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 49% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.4%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $95,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Mount Austin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2650)
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What to know about Mount Austin
Mount Austin (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW. The median house here is $475,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.4% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Mount Austin has roughly 4,035 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Mount Austin scores 2/100 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 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 549 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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Mount Austin
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Mount Austin's population at 4,035, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 59%
- Lone person
- 37%
- Owner occupied
- 51%
- Renter occupied
- 45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.01% (median rent $550/wk against a $475,500 price tag). Units yield 9.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 6.01%
- On the $475,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.08%
- On the $240,480 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +3.4%
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
357 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 549 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 32.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 3.2°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 Mount Austin
- What is the median house price in Mount Austin?
- The median house price in Mount Austin, NSW 2650 is $475,500 (median of 100 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +3.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Mount Austin?
- A useful starting point is the Mount Austin median house price of $475,500 (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 Mount Austin a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mount Austin is 6.0%: the median weekly house rent is $550 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2650), June 2026) against the median house price of $475,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Mount Austin 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 Mount Austin postcode?
- Mount Austin is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
- Where is Mount Austin?
- Mount Austin is a suburb in the Narrandera area, NSW 2650.
- What is the average rent in Mount Austin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Mount Austin?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Austin on this page, including Mount Austin Public School, Henschke Primary School, Mount Austin High School.
- How walkable is Mount Austin?
- Mount Austin has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Austin?
- Mount Austin is close to Tolland, Turvey Park, Glenfield Park, Bourkelands, Ashmont.
- What is the population of Mount Austin?
- The population of Mount Austin is approximately 4,035 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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