Sofala, NSW 2795
CabonneAll suburbs in postcode 2795
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Median house price
$812,500
Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Sofala at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $580
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 111
- Median age 60
Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Sofala
Houses change hands at $812,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $163,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Sofala on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795)
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What to know about Sofala
Sofala (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW. The median house here is $812,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Sofala has roughly 111 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
Sofala 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 658 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Sofala
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 10/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- 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 Sofala's population at 111, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 41%
- Lone person
- 47%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.71% (median rent $580/wk against a $812,500 price tag). Units yield 8.53% 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
- 3.71%
- On the $812,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.53%
- On the $274,320 median
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
2 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 658 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.2°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 Sofala
- What is the median house price in Sofala?
- The median house price in Sofala, NSW 2795 is $812,500 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320.
- How much is my house worth in Sofala?
- A useful starting point is the Sofala median house price of $812,500 (units $274,320). 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 Sofala a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sofala is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795), June 2026) against the median house price of $812,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Sofala: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Sofala 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 Sofala postcode?
- Sofala is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Sofala?
- Sofala is a suburb in the Cabonne area, NSW 2795.
- What is the average rent in Sofala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Sofala?
- There are 20 schools serving Sofala on this page, including Sofala Public School, Wattle Flat Public School, Ilford Public School.
- How walkable is Sofala?
- Sofala has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sofala?
- Sofala is close to Upper Turon, Crudine, Wattle Flat, Turondale, Paling Yards.
- What is the population of Sofala?
- The population of Sofala is approximately 111 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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