Coraki NSW Property Investment

Lismore · 2471 · Score: 55/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$510K
Rental Yield
4.7%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$460/wk
Median Unit Price
$474K
Population
1,373
Days on Market
28 days
Annual Growth
24.7%

Coraki Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$399.31/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$58K
AI Investment Analysis

Coraki NSW Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the key figure is the median house price of approximately $510,305 (pending peer validation). The Investment Scorecard of 55 / 100 also points to a neutral stance.

## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: around $510,305 (not yet cross‑validated). - Growth trend & days on market: not supplied in the data set, so we cannot quantify recent price movement or how quickly properties are selling. - Signal: With a median price in the low‑$500k range and no clear growth or speed‑of‑sale data, the market appears balanced. Buyers and sellers likely have comparable negotiating power at present.

## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not provided. - Weekly rent: not provided. - Gross yield: cannot be calculated without rent figures. - Demand rating: the Investment Scorecard’s 55 / 100 suggests moderate demand, but the absence of concrete rental metrics means investors should obtain local rent and vacancy data before committing.

## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: not provided. - Occupancy: not provided. - Estimated annual revenue: cannot be estimated without nightly rate and occupancy data. - Conclusion: With no STR data, we cannot determine whether long‑term rental (LTR) or short‑term rental (STR) would be more profitable. Investors should conduct a site‑specific STR feasibility study.

## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - No information on current or planned infrastructure projects, transport upgrades, or major employers is supplied. - Without these details, we cannot identify specific demand drivers or constraints for Coraki.

## 6. Bull Case If the median house price moves above the current approximate level of $510,305 and the suburb gains stronger employment or infrastructure signals, capital growth could materialise. The upside would be measured relative to the current median price, but precise upside figures cannot be quoted without additional data.

## 7. Risks | Risk | Evidence from data | |------|--------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy or rent data supplied – uncertainty around rental income stability. | | Single‑employer dependency | Employment base not disclosed – potential concentration risk if the local economy relies on a few large employers. | | Supply pipeline | No data on upcoming housing supply – unknown whether new builds could dilute price growth or increase competition for tenants. | | Rate sensitivity | General market exposure to interest‑rate changes applies, but no specific mortgage‑serviceability figures are available. |

## 8. The Play - Entry range: target purchases around the median – roughly $500k – $525k, using the approximate $510,305 figure as a guide. - Minimum yield to target: without rental numbers we cannot set a precise yield, but investors should aim for a gross yield of at least 4 % to cover holding costs and provide a modest return. - Watch signals: 1. Peer‑validated median price (once cross‑checked). 2. Emerging rental data (vacancy, weekly rent). 3. Announcements of infrastructure or major employer activity in Coraki. - Recommended strategy: adopt a Hold approach while gathering missing data. Secure a property near the median price, monitor rental market developments, and be ready to pivot to a Buy if clear growth catalysts appear or to an Exit if vacancy or oversupply materialises.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
Moderate capital growth (6.5% CAGR)
Active development pipeline (764 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
6.3%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
5.8%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
5.0%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 6.5% + 10yr CAGR 6.6%

Growth drivers
  • +Above-average population growth (2.2%/yr)
  • +Active market (28 days avg)
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (764 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

4 green7 yellow5 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
28 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
460 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
6.46 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
6.59 high impact
1yr Price Growth
24.7 medium impact
Population Growth
2.25 high impact
Median Household Income
1258 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.8 medium impact
Public Transport Score
0 medium impact
School Zone Quality
3.1 medium impact
Distance to CBD
576.63 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
3 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
79.5 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
4.69 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
3.19 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

153

2020

205

2021

178

2022

98

2023

130

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2471

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage

Population

2,821

Education (IEO)

2/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

6/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $460/wk median rent for Coraki. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Coraki PS
PrimaryGovernment
3/10
TRSC Lismore
SecondaryGovernment
No data

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.