Canada Bay NSW Property Investment

Canada Bay · 2046 · Score: 70/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$2.81M
Rental Yield
2.8%
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
Median Weekly Rent
$1500/wk
Median Unit Price
$1.03M
Population
1,308
Days on Market
44 days
Annual Growth
-2.4%

Canada Bay Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$249.09/night
Occupancy Rate
52.58%
Est. Annual Revenue
$48K
AI Investment Analysis

Canada Bay NSW Investment Brief

BUY$2,805,392 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median with 9.6%/yr growth over 5 years.

THE MARKET

Canada Bay has compounded at 9.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $2,805,392 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 44 days (roughly balanced conditions).

  • Median house: $2,805,392 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $1,027,464
  • Gross yield: 2.8% | Net yield: 1.3%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 9.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 1,308 | Owner-occupier rate: 64% | Affluence: Very High
  • Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $1,500/wk | Days on market: 44 (stable)
  • Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

  • Median nightly rate: $249/night | Occupancy: 53%
  • Estimated annual STR gross: ~$47,805/yr
  • vs long-term rent: $78,000/yr (comparable — LTR offers simpler management)

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Operational)
  • Sydney Gateway (Under Construction)
  • WestConnex Motorway (Operational)
  • New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
  • Transport: Burwood station 1.4km away

BULL CASE

If Canada Bay maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $3,226,201 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Canada Bay pull back 10-15% from $2,805,392, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • New Mexico (NSW): $3,120,000 median, 0.7% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
  • Haymarket (NSW): $2,178,345 median, 2.9% yield, -1.4% 1yr growth
  • Mount View (NSW): $2,300,000 median, 1.2% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Canada Bay presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.8% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current above_trend phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $2,524,853$3,085,931
  • 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

Early gentrification signals5.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Above-average capital growth (9.6% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (8.8km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (3159 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
8.5%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
7.8%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
6.8%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 9.6% + 10yr CAGR 7.5%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (3159 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

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Rental Vacancy Rate
1.6 high impact
Days on Market
44 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
1500 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
9.62 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
7.49 high impact
1yr Price Growth
-2.4 medium impact
Population Growth
0.35 high impact
Median Household Income
2393 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.3 medium impact
Public Transport Score
62 medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.8 medium impact
Distance to CBD
8.81 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
10 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
64.1 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.78 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.28 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

629

2020

313

2021

288

2022

762

2023

1,167

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2046

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

27,288

Education (IEO)

10/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

8/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $1500/wk median rent for Canada Bay. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Five Dock PS
PrimaryGovernment
7.7/10
Concord HS
SecondaryGovernment
7.4/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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