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Property Investment in Walgett, NSW
Walgett Council Average R-Score 72 / 100 — top suburb in Walgett scores 86/100
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.
Suburb medians in Walgett range from $65,000 to $6,500,000.
3-year population movement: -1.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~14 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (27%), Education and Training (13%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Public Administration and Safety (9%).
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Walgett (NSW) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Walgett
Is Walgett (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Walgett (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 72/100 across 9 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 86/100. Across Walgett, the typical suburb median price is $100,000, median weekly rent is $330/wk, gross rental yield is 6.9%, and vacancy sits at 0.3%.
Which suburbs in Walgett have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Walgett (NSW) are Collarenebri (86/100, median $74,000), Walgett (71/100, median $80,000), Lightning Ridge (60/100, median $250,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Walgett?
Across Walgett (NSW), the median suburb property price is $100,000, median asking rent is $330/wk, and median gross yield is 6.9%, with homes averaging 693 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Walgett include Collarenebri (9.3%), Lightning Ridge (6.9%), Walgett (5.9%).
What are the demographics and size of the Walgett council area?
Walgett is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 5,437, approximately 3,715 dwellings, covering 22,308 sq km.
What are the best streets in Walgett (NSW)?
Every street across all 9 suburbs in Walgett is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.