Coopernook NSW Property Investment
Mid-Coast · 2426 · Score: 56/100 · Hold
Coopernook Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
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.
Coopernook NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the median house price of around $609,991 is the single figure that anchors the decision. At this price level the market appears neither sharply undervalued nor over‑heated, matching the moderate 56 / 100 investment scorecard.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $609,991 - Median unit price: approximately $423,958
No growth‑rate or days‑on‑market data are supplied, so we cannot quantify price momentum or liquidity. The approximate median values suggest a balanced market: buyers face a price that is not dramatically low, while sellers are not commanding premium levels. In the absence of clear upward or downward trends, the market leans toward stability rather than rapid appreciation or correction.
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## 3. Rental Market - Median weekly rent: *data not provided* - Vacancy rate: *data not provided* - Gross yield: *cannot be calculated without rent* - Demand rating: *data not provided*
Because rent and vacancy figures are missing, we cannot compute yield or assess rental pressure. Investors should treat the rental market as unknown until reliable rent and vacancy statistics become available.
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: *data not provided* - Occupancy: *data not provided* - Estimated annual revenue: *cannot be estimated*
With no short‑term rental metrics, we cannot compare long‑term rental (LTR) versus short‑term rental (STR) performance for Coopernook. The default recommendation is to focus on LTR until STR data emerges.
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers No specific projects, transport upgrades, or major employers are listed for Coopernook. Consequently, we cannot point to any concrete demand catalysts or limiting factors beyond the general regional context.
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## 6. Bull Case The bull case hinges on price appreciation above the current approximate median of $609,991 and/or the emergence of strong rental demand. If future data shows a sustained rise in median house price and solid rental yields, the suburb could move from a neutral hold to a more attractive buy. Exact upside figures cannot be quantified without growth or rent inputs.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | What the data (or lack thereof) tells us | |------|------------------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | Vacancy rate is not supplied; a sudden rise could erode yields. | | Single‑employer dependency | No employer information is provided; reliance on a dominant local employer cannot be assessed. | | Supply pipeline | No data on new housing approvals or constructions; an unexpected influx could pressure prices and rents. | | Rate sensitivity | As with any Australian property, higher interest rates could reduce buyer capacity and increase holding costs. |
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## 8. The Play - Entry range: around the median house price of ≈ $609,991 (or the median unit price of ≈ $423,958 for apartments). - Minimum yield target: cannot be set until weekly rent and vacancy figures are known. - Watch signals: release of local rent surveys, vacancy statistics, any announced infrastructure or employment projects, and changes in the regional median price trend. - Recommended strategy: Hold the current position while monitoring for the above signals. If rental data improves and price growth materialises, consider moving to a Buy stance; if vacancy rises or supply accelerates, shift to Avoid.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 4.7% + 10yr CAGR 4.7%
- +Strong population growth (3.4%/yr) driving demand
- −High supply pipeline (2566 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 2026-07
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
414
2020
527
2021
572
2022
540
2023
513
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2426
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
850
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Coopernook NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $525/wk median rent for Coopernook. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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.
Nearby Suburbs
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