Bonnyrigg NSW Property Investment
Fairfield · 2177 · Score: 61/100 · Hold
Bonnyrigg Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Bonnyrigg NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — $1,198,613 median with 11.5%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Bonnyrigg has compounded at 11.5%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $695,512 in 2021 is worth $1,198,613 today. Properties are sitting on market for 62 days (buyers have negotiating room). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $2,065,634 by 2031.
- Median house: $1,198,613 | Units: $720,469
- Gross yield: 3.0% | Net yield: 1.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 11.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 9,785 | Owner-occupier rate: 63% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $700/wk | Days on market: 62 (worsening)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $395/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$57,661/yr
- vs long-term rent: $36,400/yr (+58% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- WestConnex Motorway (Operational)
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (Under Procurement)
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (Operational)
- Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
- Transport: Warwick Farm station 4.5km away
BULL CASE
If Bonnyrigg maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $1,378,405 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Bonnyrigg pull back 10-15% from $1,198,613, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Canley Vale (NSW): $1,345,042 median, 2.7% yield, 30.0% 1yr growth
- Austral Eden (NSW): $842,500 median, 3.0% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
- Holroyd (NSW): $1,497,415 median, 2.5% yield, 4.2% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Bonnyrigg offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a boom phase with low vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.0%.
- Entry range: $1,078,752 – $1,318,474
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 11.5% + 10yr CAGR 5.9%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −Slow market (62 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (5081 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
860
2020
966
2021
1,130
2022
1,257
2023
868
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2177
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
17,154
Education (IEO)
4/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Bonnyrigg NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $700/wk median rent for Bonnyrigg. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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