What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Woolgoolga?

The median apartment in Woolgoolga is $520,000. Including stamp duty ($17,930), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $44,048, or $3,671/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Woolgoolga?

The median house in Woolgoolga is $875,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($33,905), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $62,563.

What is the vacancy rate in Woolgoolga?

Woolgoolga currently has a vacancy rate of 2.1%. Properties average 38 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Woolgoolga

2456 NSW · 485km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Woolgoolga is a vibrant coastal town located 26km north of Coffs Harbour on NSW's Mid North Coast, renowned for its multicultural heritage and stunning beachfront location. Known locally as 'Woopi', the suburb is home to one of Australia's largest Sikh communities, centered around the historic Gurdwara temple, and hosts the famous annual Curryfest celebration. The area combines coastal lifestyle appeal with strong community spirit, featuring pristine beaches, headland walking tracks, and active surf life saving facilities. Property markets have shown resilience due to the town's lifestyle appeal and limited coastal land supply, attracting retirees and sea-changers from major cities. The suburb offers a mix of beachfront properties, acreage blocks, and residential subdivisions, with coastal location driving premium pricing. Infrastructure includes direct Pacific Highway access with recent road improvements, though public transport options remain limited. The community benefits from excellent recreational amenities, multicultural dining options, and proximity to Coffs Harbour's services while maintaining a relaxed coastal village atmosphere.

Prime beachfront location with pristine beaches and headland walksStrong multicultural community with unique Sikh heritage and cultural eventsExcellent lifestyle amenities including surf club and recreational facilitiesStrategic location between major coastal centers with highway accessResilient property market driven by lifestyle appeal

Market Snapshot

Median House

$875K

+8.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$520K

+6.5% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$680K

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

38 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.1%

Yield (House)

4.2%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

5,200

True Cost Breakdown

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

Apartment

$3,671/mo

Purchase Price

$520,000

Stamp Duty

$17,930

1st Year Total

$44,048

House

$5,214/mo

Purchase Price

$875,000

Stamp Duty

$33,905

1st Year Total

$62,563

Townhouse

$4,280/mo

Purchase Price

$680,000

Stamp Duty

$25,130

1st Year Total

$51,356

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