Katoomba — Houses

NEUTRAL
NSW 2780 House Rank #163 of 433 in Sydney ↑3
$920K
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
42 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
42d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
14.2% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
3.8%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.7% vacancy
Strong
#163/433 Average Structure 60 Monitor $920K

Atlaso rates Katoomba houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.74%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better houses options may be available in Sydney.

At $920K, Katoomba ranks #163 of 433 houses in Sydney. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Buyer demand is strong with 42 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Sydney.

Katoomba Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Buyers Early signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
-4.5%
Asking Prices (3mo)
-0.3%
Rents (12mo)
1.0%
Vacancy
24%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.18M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$651/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2780.

Momentum Health

Monitor

36% stall probability

Katoomba is growing at 20.1% annually but early warning signals are appearing. Watch for vacancy loosening or yield compression over the next quarter.

STALL RISK 36%

Suburb Profile

Katoomba at a Glance

SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,238/wk
Median household
Median Age
50
Years
Mortgage Stress
32%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
-0.6%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
37.3% owned 29.6% mortgage 29.8% renting

Demographic Trends

Katoomba Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Katoomba Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katoomba a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Katoomba as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Katoomba and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Katoomba?
The current median house price in Katoomba, nsw is $920K, with annual growth of +6.7%. Properties sell in approximately 42 days.
How fast do properties sell in Katoomba?
Properties in Katoomba sell in 42 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Katoomba?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Katoomba's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Katoomba?
The gross rental yield for houses in Katoomba is 3.8%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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