Katoomba — Units

NEUTRAL
NSW 2780 Unit Rank #144 of 257 in Sydney ↓5
$620K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
42 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
45d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Weak
Weak
YIELD
3.5%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.4% vacancy
Strong
#144/257 Weak Structure 7 $620K

Atlaso rates Katoomba units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.35%, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better units options may be available in Sydney.

At $620K, Katoomba ranks #144 of 257 units in Sydney. The long-term structural outlook is Weak. Buyer demand is strong with 42 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Sydney.

Katoomba Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Balanced No strong buyer or seller advantage right now.
+2.8%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+24.1%
Rents (12mo)
1.0%
Vacancy
24%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$772K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$534/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.

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 $620K, with annual growth of +5.0%. Properties sell in approximately 45 days.
How fast do properties sell in Katoomba?
Properties in Katoomba sell in 45 days on average. The market is currently rated Weak. 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 3.5%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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