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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Federation, NSW

19 suburbs in Federation council area · Population ~13,247 · 6,376 dwellings · 5,685 km²

Federation Council Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Federation scores 98/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Federation98

Highest R-Score out of 19 suburbs in Federation

Federation council average76

Across 11 scored suburbs in Federation

Suburb medians in Federation range from $110,000 to $7,050,000.

3-year population movement: +2.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.8% of stock (~47 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $919M. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (19%), Manufacturing (17%), Accommodation and Food Services (12%), Retail Trade (8%).

Typical suburb median price$345,000

Across 19 suburbs in Federation (Sept 2026) · ~288 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5%

Median asking rent ~$375/wk · Vacancy 9.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Federation98/100

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Federation (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Federation

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Federation (New South Wales).

Is Federation (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Federation (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 19 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Federation, the typical suburb median price is $345,000, median weekly rent is $375/wk, gross rental yield is 5%, and vacancy sits at 9.1%.

Which suburbs in Federation have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Federation (NSW) are Rand (98/100, median $250,000), Urana (97/100, median $230,000), Corowa (96/100, median $510,000), Morundah (95/100, median $190,000), Oaklands (92/100, median $345,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Federation?

Across Federation (NSW), the median suburb property price is $345,000, median asking rent is $375/wk, and median gross yield is 5%, with homes averaging 288 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Federation include Morundah (10.2%), Rand (9.5%), Lowesdale (8.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Federation council area?

Federation is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 13,247, approximately 6,376 dwellings, covering 5,685 sq km.

What are the best streets in Federation (NSW)?

Every street across all 19 suburbs in Federation is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.