Kyogle Council
Wardrop Valley
Wardrop Valley at a glance
Median house
$850,000
-40.4% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Days on market
48
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
80
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Wardrop Valley.
Wardrop Valley (2484) sits in the Kyogle region of NSW. The median house here is $850,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -40.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Wardrop Valley has roughly 80 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. Listings here typically sell in 48 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Houses change hands at $850,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 68% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-40.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market run long (48 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $170,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Wardrop Valley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (48 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -40.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$850,000
-40.4% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$850,000
-40.4% annual growth
$274,320
48
Average days to sell
80
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.14% (median rent $350/wk against a $850,000 price tag). Units yield 5.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 Fair Trading · May 20262.14%
Based on $850,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.65%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-40.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202648 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at -40.4%/yr
2021
$11.3M
5-year change
-92%
2026
$850K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wardrop Valley's population at 80, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 25% lone person).
Population
80
Median age
39
Family households
59%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wardrop Valley scores 0/100 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 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wardrop Valley.
Local schools for Wardrop Valley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stokers Siding Public School
Condong Public School
Murwillumbah East Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wardrop Valley.
- What is the median house price in Wardrop Valley?
- The median house price in Wardrop Valley, NSW 2484 is $850,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -40.4%.
- What is the Wardrop Valley postcode?
- Wardrop Valley is in the 2484 postcode, in NSW, in the Kyogle Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wardrop Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Wardrop Valley?
- There are 14 schools serving Wardrop Valley on this page, including Stokers Siding Public School, Condong Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Wardrop Valley?
- Wardrop Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wardrop Valley?
- Wardrop Valley is close to Fernvale, Palmvale, Kielvale, Nunderi, South Murwillumbah.
- What is the population of Wardrop Valley?
- Wardrop Valley has approximately 80 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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