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

Property Investment in Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW

47 suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire council area · Population ~9,005 · 4,311 dwellings · 7,127 km²

Upper Lachlan Shire Council Average R-Score 58 / 100 — top suburb in Upper Lachlan Shire scores 100/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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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 Lachlan Shire100

Highest R-Score out of 47 suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire

Upper Lachlan Shire council average58

Across 20 scored suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire

Suburb medians in Upper Lachlan Shire range from $135,000 to $4,500,000.

3-year population movement: +5.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.4% of stock (~60 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $7.6B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (36%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%), Education and Training (7%), Retail Trade (7%).

Typical suburb median price$709,975

Across 47 suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire (Sept 2026) · ~270 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.2%

Median asking rent ~$565/wk · Vacancy 6.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Upper Lachlan Shire100/100

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Upper Lachlan Shire (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Upper Lachlan Shire

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Upper Lachlan Shire (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 58/100 across 47 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Upper Lachlan Shire, the typical suburb median price is $709,975, median weekly rent is $565/wk, gross rental yield is 4.2%, and vacancy sits at 6.7%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire (NSW) are Goodmans Ford (100/100, median $380,000), Bigga (99/100, median $285,000), Gunning (91/100, median $629,000), Bevendale (81/100, median $644,000), Jerrawa (78/100, 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 Upper Lachlan Shire?

Across Upper Lachlan Shire (NSW), the median suburb property price is $709,975, median asking rent is $565/wk, and median gross yield is 4.2%, with homes averaging 270 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire include Goodmans Ford (14.9%), Bigga (6.4%), Gunning (4.8%).

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

Upper Lachlan Shire is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 9,005, approximately 4,311 dwellings, covering 7,127 sq km.

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

Every street across all 47 suburbs in Upper Lachlan Shire is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.