Eglinton NSW Property Investment

Cabonne · 2795 · Score: 56/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$814K
Rental Yield
4.1%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$640/wk
Median Unit Price
$555K
Population
3,012
Days on Market
33 days
Annual Growth
4.6%

Eglinton Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$568/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$83K

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

Eglinton NSW Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the suburb’s gross rental yield of 4.1 % underpins a stable cash‑flow base, while price growth remains modest.

---

## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $814,449 - Median unit price: $555,491 - 1‑year price growth: +4.6 % - 5‑year CAGR: +5.0 % per annum - 3‑year forecast growth: +13.5 % (cumulative) - Days on market: data not available (N/A)

Signal: Positive but measured price appreciation (4.6 % YoY) suggests buyers are still active, yet the absence of days‑on‑market data prevents a clear read on seller pressure. Current growth aligns with a “steady‑state” market rather than a hot‑buyer’s market.

---

## 3. Rental Market - Median weekly rent: $640 / wk - Gross rental yield: 4.1 % - Vacancy rate: N/A - Demand rating: N/A

Implication: A 4.1 % yield indicates a reasonable return for long‑term investors. Without vacancy or demand data we cannot quantify rental pressure, but the yield alone supports a hold stance.

---

## 4. Short‑Term Rental (STR) Opportunity - Nightly STR rate: N/A - Occupancy rate: N/A - Estimated annual STR revenue: N/A

Conclusion: Insufficient data to model STR performance. With a solid long‑term yield (4.1 %), long‑term rental (LTR) remains the safer default.

---

## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects / transport / employment base: N/A

Assessment: Lack of disclosed infrastructure or major employer information means we cannot attribute demand to specific catalysts. Investors should monitor any forthcoming council or state‑level announcements.

---

## 6. Bull Case If the 3‑year forecast (+13.5 %) materialises:

  • House price scenario: $814,449 × 1.135 ≈ $925,000 → ≈ $110,500 upside.
  • Unit price scenario: $555,491 × 1.135 ≈ $630,000 → ≈ $74,500 upside.

Coupled with the existing 4.1 % yield, total return (capital gain + rental income) could exceed 7–8 % p.a. over the next three years.

---

## 7. Risks | Risk | Quantified Concern (where available) | |------|--------------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | Vacancy rate not disclosed – a rise could erode the 4.1 % yield. | | Rate sensitivity | Interest‑rate hikes increase borrowing costs, squeezing net cash flow. | | Supply pipeline | No data on upcoming dwellings; a surge in new stock could pressure rents. | | Employment concentration | No employer data – reliance on a single large employer would be a risk if present. |

---

## 8. The Play - Entry price range: Houses around $814,449; units around $555,491. - Minimum yield target: ≥ 4.1 % (to match the current gross yield). - Watch signals: 1. Publication of days‑on‑market figures. 2. Vacancy rate releases. 3. Interest‑rate movements. 4. Any announced infrastructure or major employment projects. - Recommended strategy: Acquire or retain properties at current median prices, aim for a net yield of at least 4 % after costs, and hold for 3–5 years to capture the projected 13.5 % capital gain. Re‑evaluate if vacancy data emerges or if new supply materially increases.

Gentrification Index

Pre-gentrification3.0/10
—Middle-tier SEIFA — moderate gentrification pressure
—Moderate capital growth (5.0% CAGR)
▲Active development pipeline (256 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
7.0%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
6.5%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
5.6%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.0% + 10yr CAGR 11.9%

Headwinds
  • −High supply pipeline (256 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

3 green12 yellow1 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
33 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
640 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
5.01 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
11.95 high impact
1yr Price Growth
4.6 medium impact
Population Growth
1.16 high impact
Median Household Income
1593 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4 medium impact
Public Transport Score
4.6 medium impact
School Zone Quality
5.9 medium impact
Distance to CBD
164.09 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
5 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
67.4 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
4.09 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.59 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

36

2020

64

2021

73

2022

52

2023

31

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2795

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 5 of 10 — Average

Population

45,077

Education (IEO)

5/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

5/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $640/wk median rent for Eglinton. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Eglinton PS
PrimaryGovernment
5.9/10
Denison Bathurst
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.

Analyse a Property in Eglinton

Get instant STR rules, granny flat feasibility, rental yield, and full investment strategy comparison for any address in Eglinton.

Analyse a Property →

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