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Property Investment in Upper Hunter Shire, NSW

43 suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire council area · Population ~14,425 · 6,548 dwellings · 8,096 km²

Upper Hunter Shire Council Average R-Score 51 / 100 — top suburb in Upper Hunter Shire scores 93/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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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 Upper Hunter Shire93

Highest R-Score out of 43 suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire

Upper Hunter Shire council average51

Across 17 scored suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire

Suburb medians in Upper Hunter Shire range from $170,000 to $2,100,000.

3-year population movement: +0.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~43 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $7.6B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (24%), Education and Training (10%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%), Retail Trade (9%).

Typical suburb median price$550,000

Across 43 suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.9%

Median asking rent ~$475/wk · Vacancy 5.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Upper Hunter Shire93/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Upper Hunter Shire

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

Is Upper Hunter Shire (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Upper Hunter Shire (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 51/100 across 43 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across Upper Hunter Shire, the typical suburb median price is $550,000, median weekly rent is $475/wk, gross rental yield is 4.9%, and vacancy sits at 5.6%.

Which suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire (NSW) are Merriwa (93/100, median $370,000), Moonan Flat (91/100, median $410,000), Bunnan (89/100, median $280,000), Murrurundi (85/100, median $470,000), Gundy (77/100, median $520,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Upper Hunter Shire?

Across Upper Hunter Shire (NSW), the median suburb property price is $550,000, median asking rent is $475/wk, and median gross yield is 4.9%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire include Bunnan (8%), Wingen (7%), Gundy (6.5%).

What are the demographics and size of the Upper Hunter Shire council area?

Upper Hunter Shire is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 14,425, approximately 6,548 dwellings, covering 8,096 sq km.

What are the best streets in Upper Hunter Shire (NSW)?

Every street across all 43 suburbs in Upper Hunter Shire is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.