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Sawtell, NSW
R-Score 73 / 100 — ranked #4,275 of 15,286 suburbs this month
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.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
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| Indicator | Sawtell Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 73 / 100 | Ranked #4,275 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $1,465,000 | +4.6% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $750/wk | Implies a 2.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.4% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 106 days | Part of Coffs Harbour (NSW) council area (LGA avg R-Score 77/100) |
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Sawtell NSW FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Sawtell, NSW
Is Sawtell NSW a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Sawtell (NSW 2452) scores 73/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #4,275 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $1,465,000, median rent of $750/wk, gross yield of 2.7%, and vacancy of 2.4%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Sawtell NSW?
The current median property price in Sawtell (NSW) is $1,465,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +4.6% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Sawtell currently spend a median of 106 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Sawtell NSW?
In Sawtell (NSW), the median weekly asking rent is $750/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 2.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 2.4% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Sawtell NSW?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Sawtell against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Sawtell Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Sawtell NSW located in?
Sawtell (NSW, postcode 2452) is located in the Coffs Harbour council area (LGA) within Greater Coffs Harbour. Across Coffs Harbour, the council-wide average R-Score is 77/100 across 30 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.