Sawtell at a glance
Median house
$1,195,000
-3.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$254,160
Weekly rent
$720
Houses · units $460
Gross yield
3.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,788
Median age 47
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 37 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2452), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,195,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (37 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $254,160, roughly 79% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $239,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Sawtell.
Median house price
$1,195,000
-3.4% over the past year. Median unit price $254,160.
Median of 37 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$720/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,195,000
-3.4% annual growth
$254,160
3,788
Median age: 47
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -3.4%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
-16%
2026
$1.2M
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 Sawtell.
Sawtell's median house price is $1,195,000 (median of 37 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2452 (NSW), Coffs Harbour City Council.
Sawtell (2452) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW. The median house here is $1,195,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -3.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Sawtell has roughly 3,788 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sawtell scores 16/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sawtell's population at 3,788, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,788
Median age
47
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.13% (median rent $720/wk against a $1,195,000 price tag). Units yield 9.41% 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.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.13%
Based on $1,195,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.41%
Based on $254,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-3.4%
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 202665%
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.
139
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.
16
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sawtell.
Local schools for Sawtell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sawtell Public School
William Bayldon Public School
Toormina Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Sawtell.
- What is the median house price in Sawtell?
- The median house price in Sawtell, NSW 2452 is $1,195,000 (median of 37 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $254,160. Annual growth is -3.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Sawtell?
- A useful starting point is the Sawtell median house price of $1,195,000 (units $254,160). 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 Sawtell a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sawtell is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $720 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2452), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,195,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 3.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Sawtell 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 Sawtell postcode?
- Sawtell is in the 2452 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Sawtell?
- Sawtell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2452, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sawtell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $720, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Sawtell?
- There are 20 schools serving Sawtell on this page, including Sawtell Public School, William Bayldon Public School, Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell.
- How walkable is Sawtell?
- Sawtell has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Sawtell?
- Sawtell is close to Bayldon, Toormina, Boambee East, Bundagen, Bonville.
- What is the population of Sawtell?
- The population of Sawtell is approximately 3,788 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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