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All About Yarravel, Kempsey, NSW, 2440

Yarravel is a charming rural locality in the Kempsey Shire, New South Wales, often appealing to those looking for a tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The housing market in Yarravel reflects its country roots, with properties often consisting of spacious homes on large plots of land, offering residents plenty of room for outdoor activities and gardening. While the broader Australian housing market has seen fluctuations, Yarravel tends to maintain more stability due to its niche appeal. Homebuyers here might find that their money goes further when compared to urban centers, with opportunities to purchase more substantial properties at relatively affordable prices. The local real estate landscape is characterized by a mix of cozy cottages and more modern homes, providing a variety of choices for prospective buyers.

Living in Yarravel offers a peaceful, community-focused lifestyle with the benefits of nature right at your doorstep. Residents enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere, where neighbors know each other by name and local events often bring people together. The area is surrounded by lush greenery and is close to the scenic Macleay River, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities like walking, fishing, and bird-watching. While Yarravel is predominantly rural, it is conveniently located near Kempsey, which provides essential services, shopping, and dining options. This balance between rural serenity and accessibility to urban amenities makes Yarravel an attractive option for families, retirees, and anyone who values a slower pace of life in a beautiful, natural setting.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent $175.00
Median Monthly Mortgage $1504.00
Median Persons Per bed houseroom 0.65
Average Household Size 2.50
Average Age 38.00
Average Income $943.50
Average Cars Per Dwelling 1.08
Average Properties Within 50M 2
Typical 1 bed house$615,000
Typical 2 bed house$457,000
Typical 3 bed house$588,000
Typical 4 bed house$716,000
Typical 5 bed house$752,000
Typical 6 bed+ house$706,000

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Yarravel Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Yarravel? Now could not be a better time, with 568 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $621,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $106,000 to $1,571,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 21 Km.

In Yarravel there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in Yarravel is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. Low average earnings from people in Yarravel leads to lower quality housing which also negatively impacts the provision of facilities. As a consequence this area is often seen as less desirable, with lower quality of housing and slower price growth. Low population density implies low demand and limits housing choices and price increases. Could be a good entry point for first home buyers needing to somehow get into the market. With very low industrial sector presence in Yarravel the focus is on lifestyle, driving specific demand around facilities, services, and open space. Most people are employed in service sectors with a higher than average proportion being able to work from home. This may incease demand over the medium term.

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Local Schools

Aldavilla Public School

Green Hill Public School

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Yarravel there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

Local Crime Rate

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Yarravel weather - Average Local Climate by month

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Jan4.020.828.860.088.65.224.1
Feb10.520.128.160.891.24.519.3
Mar11.918.926.763.192.54.515.8
Apr4.315.224.756.492.53.814.9
May3.01222.652.992.23.412.3
Jun3.39.820.154.091.53.711.0
Jul1.17.720.247.392.93.412
Aug1.78.021.243.092.03.715.2
Sept2.111.322.946.790.24.517.7
Oct3.514.024.153.890.74.620.7
Nov1.216.526.549.887.55.124.9
Dec6.519.027.457.988.55.223.0

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology


Recently Sold Properties / House Prices

19-12-2024 $650,000 52 Bloodwood Cescent
25-11-2024 $585,000 64 Crottys Lane
12-11-2024 $950,000 28 Acacia Place
04-11-2024 $153,000 87 Waratah Drive
04-10-2024 $750,000 6 Wallaby Road
13-09-2024 $830,000 49 Hillview Drive
13-09-2024 $980,000 61 Waratah Drive
29-08-2024 $390,000 24 Steeles Creek Road
28-08-2024 $690,000 16 Haven Cescent
09-08-2024 $810,000 414 Armidale Road
28-06-2024 $980,000 75 Crottys Lane
24-04-2024 $660,000 62 John Lane Road
09-04-2024 $930,000 52 Waratah Drive
28-03-2024 $720,000 47 Brushbox Cescent
13-03-2024 $815,000 6 Ronella Drive
06-03-2024 $777,000 80 Wallaby Road
11-01-2024 $660,000 60 Armidale Road
08-12-2023 $765,000 50 Bushland Drive
06-12-2023 $1,000,000 276 Aldavilla Road
28-11-2023 $820,000 25 Armidale Road
16-10-2023 $763,000 66 John Lane Road
02-08-2023 $60,000 27 Hillview Drive
28-06-2023 $615,000 107 Bushland Drive
29-05-2023 $142,500 8 Ronella Drive
11-05-2023 $535,000 77 John Lane Road
27-04-2023 $655,000 117 Ferrier Drive
30-03-2023 $965,000 29 Hillview Drive
07-03-2023 $370,000 24 Steeles Creek Road
27-01-2023 $835,000 24 Hillview Drive
09-12-2022 $510,000 109 John Lane Road
24-08-2022 $900,000 40 Hillview Drive
22-08-2022 $680,000 111 John Lane Road
15-07-2022 $490,000 191 Bushland Drive
15-07-2022 $976,000 128 Crottys Lane
14-06-2022 $950,000 21 Acacia Place
10-06-2022 $740,000 132 John Lane Road
26-05-2022 $730,000 29 Mahogany Cescent
26-05-2022 $181,389 77 Crottys Lane
10-05-2022 $195,000 3 Magpie Place
28-04-2022 $635,000 47 Bushland Drive
31-03-2022 $600,000 2 Link Road
28-03-2022 $840,000 101 Crottys Lane
11-02-2022 $665,000 30 Bushland Drive
18-01-2022 $645,000 4 Frederick Dyson Close
10-01-2022 $750,000 53 Ferrier Drive
22-12-2021 $600,000 47 Ferrier Drive
22-12-2021 $650,000 133 Armidale Road
01-12-2021 $670,000 29 Stringy Bark Cescent
10-11-2021 $700,000 8 Crottys Lane
03-11-2021 $360,000 182 Bushland Drive

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