Balranald NSW Property Investment

Wentworth · 2715 · Score: 47/100 · Caution

Median House Price
$320K
Rental Yield
4.9%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$300/wk
Median Unit Price
$330K
Population
1,240
Days on Market
73 days
Annual Growth
7.3%

Balranald Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$389/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$57K

Estimated revenue assumes year-round availability. Non-hosted short-stays are night-capped in some councils (e.g. 60 nights across most of Byron Shire, 180 in Ballina, Muswellbrook and parts of Greater Sydney) and levied in Victoria — the legal cap can cut achievable income well below this figure. Run STR Check for the rules on a specific address.

AI Investment Analysis

Balranald NSW Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the key number is the Investment Scorecard 47.0 / 100 (Caution). A score below 50 signals modest upside and heightened risk, so a neutral stance is prudent.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: *approximately* $319,617 (pending peer validation). - Growth trend: not supplied in the data set. - Days on market: not supplied.

Signal: With an un‑validated median price and no clear price‑trend data, the market appears uncertain. Buyers should expect limited price‑push, while sellers may need to price conservatively to attract interest.

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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not supplied. - Weekly rent: not supplied. - Gross yield: not supplied. - Demand rating: not supplied.

Implication: The absence of rental‑market metrics prevents a concrete yield calculation. Investors should treat the rental segment as data‑deficient and seek local surveys before committing to a long‑term rental (LTR) strategy.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental (STR) Opportunity - STR nightly rate: not supplied. - Occupancy: not supplied. - Estimated annual STR revenue: not supplied.

Conclusion: Without STR benchmarks, we cannot quantify the revenue potential. Until reliable STR data emerges, LTR remains the default rental approach, albeit with the same data gaps noted above.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects: not supplied. - Transport links: not supplied. - Employment base: not supplied.

Assessment: The lack of disclosed infrastructure or major employment drivers suggests limited near‑term demand catalysts. Investors should monitor council releases or regional development plans for any future uplift.

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## 6. Bull Case (Scenario) If the suburb attracts new infrastructure investment or a significant employer and the median house price climbs 5 % over the next 12 months, the property value could rise to roughly $335,600 (5 % of $319,617). This would deliver a ~5 % capital gain on top of any rental income, assuming yields become favourable.

*Note: the 5 % growth figure is a hypothetical scenario, not a data point.*

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Quantified Concern (where available) | |------|--------------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy data – a high vacancy could erode cash flow. | | Single‑employer dependency | No employment data – reliance on a dominant local employer would amplify risk if that employer contracts. | | Supply pipeline | No information on new housing supply – a surge in listings could push rents down and increase vacancy. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | Standard for all Australian property; higher rates would increase borrowing costs and pressure yields. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry price range: *approximately* $319,617 (median house price). - Minimum gross yield target: aim for ≥ 4 % to provide a buffer against the data‑deficient rental market and potential interest‑rate hikes. - Watch signals: 1. Announcement of new infrastructure or major employer projects. 2. Release of validated median price and rental‑market statistics. 3. Changes in local vacancy rates or rental demand indicators. - Recommended strategy: 1. Hold the existing position while gathering more granular data (rental rates, vacancy, upcoming developments). 2. Conduct a targeted on‑the‑ground audit of the rental market to confirm achievable yields. 3. If validated yields meet or exceed the 4 % threshold and infrastructure news materialises, consider incremental acquisition to benefit from the potential upside.

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*All statements rely solely on the supplied data; where data were missing, the analysis notes the gap rather than fabricating figures.*

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
▲Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
—Moderate capital growth (6.3% CAGR)
▲Active development pipeline (240 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

low confidence
1yr Forecast
3.9%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
3.6%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.1%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 6.3% + 10yr CAGR 5.4%

Headwinds
  • −Population decline (-1.3%/yr) — demand headwind
  • −Slow market (73 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
  • −High supply pipeline (240 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

3 green5 yellow7 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
73 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
300 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
6.3 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.38 high impact
1yr Price Growth
7.3 medium impact
Population Growth
-1.32 high impact
Median Household Income
1253 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.8 medium impact
Public Transport Score
No data medium impact
School Zone Quality
4.1 medium impact
Distance to CBD
707.79 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
3 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
65.7 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
4.88 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
3.38 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

▲ 0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-06

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

47

2020

89

2021

40

2022

16

2023

48

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2715

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage

Population

1,382

Education (IEO)

3/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

3/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Balranald NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $300/wk median rent for Balranald. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

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PrimaryGovernment
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SecondaryGovernment
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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.