True Cost of Buying in Warren

2824 NSW · 520km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Warren is a small rural town in central western NSW, located approximately 120km northwest of Dubbo with a population of around 1,400 residents. The town serves as a vital service center for surrounding agricultural areas, with the local economy heavily dependent on farming, livestock, and rural services. The community is characterized by strong rural values, with Warren Central School providing K-12 education and essential amenities including an RSL club, golf course, swimming pool, and multipurpose health service. The property market reflects typical rural NSW characteristics with very affordable housing, limited transaction volumes, and a rental market constrained by small population size. Infrastructure includes connection via the Oxley Highway, freight rail services for agricultural transport, and basic telecommunications with NBN coverage. While the town faces challenges common to rural communities including population decline and limited employment diversity, it offers an authentic country lifestyle with strong community bonds, affordable living costs, and proximity to agricultural opportunities. The annual Warren Show remains a significant community event, highlighting the town's agricultural heritage and tight-knit social fabric.

Extremely affordable housing market with median house prices well below state averagesStrong agricultural economy providing stability and employment opportunitiesComprehensive educational facility with Warren Central School serving K-12 studentsEssential community amenities including health services, recreational facilities, and RSL clubStrategic location on Oxley Highway providing good road access to Dubbo and coastal regions

Market Snapshot

Median House

$185K

+2.1% 1yr

Median Apartment

$125K

+1.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

85 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

7.2%

Yield (House)

6.8%

Auction Clearance

45%

Population

1,400

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$1,674/mo

Purchase Price

$125,000

Stamp Duty

$2,545

1st Year Total

$20,084

House

$1,437/mo

Purchase Price

$185,000

Stamp Duty

$4,645

1st Year Total

$17,245

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Community Profile

Median Income

$52,000

Median Age

45

Family Households

58%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Walkability

45/100

Public Transport

2/10

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