Harris Park NSW Property Investment
Parramatta · 2150 · Score: 71/100 · Buy
Harris Park 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.
Harris Park NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Buy – the Investment Scorecard rates Harris Park NSW at 71 / 100, the highest single figure we have to justify the recommendation.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $1,514,059 (sole source – OnTheHouse, no peer validation). - Growth trend, days on market, buyer vs seller signal: *Data not provided.* With only the median price and a strong scorecard, we infer that the market is priced at a premium, suggesting sellers may hold pricing power, but the lack of trend data means buyers should verify recent sales and turnover before committing.
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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate, weekly rent, gross yield, demand rating: *Data not provided.* - Implication for investors: Without rental metrics we cannot calculate yield or assess demand. Investors should obtain current vacancy and rent figures before finalising a purchase.
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate, occupancy, estimated annual revenue: *Data not provided.* - LTR vs STR: In the absence of short‑term rental data, we cannot determine which strategy outperforms. A prudent approach is to source local STR performance before deciding.
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects, transport links, employment base, demand drivers: *Data not provided.* - Impact: Without information on upcoming infrastructure or major employers, we cannot quantify the drivers of future demand. Prospective buyers should research council plans, transport upgrades and local job hubs.
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## 6. Bull Case - Upside scenario: The only quantitative anchor is the median house price of ≈ $1,514,059. If the suburb experiences strong price growth (e.g., 5‑7 % annually) and rental yields improve, the capital value could rise to ≈ $1.8 million within three years. This scenario assumes the scorecard’s “Buy” sentiment is underpinned by unseen growth factors.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | Quantified aspect (if any) | Comment | |------|----------------------------|---------| | Vacancy risk | *No vacancy data supplied* | Investors cannot gauge rental security; a high vacancy would erode yield. | | Single‑employer dependency | *No employment data supplied* | If the suburb relies on a limited number of large employers, any downsizing could affect demand. | | Supply pipeline | *No data on new dwellings* | An influx of new housing could pressure prices and rents. | | Rate sensitivity | *No interest‑rate impact data* | Higher rates could reduce buyer affordability, especially at a median price of ≈ $1.5 m. |
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## 8. The Play - Entry range: Target purchases around the sole‑source median of ≈ $1,514,059, allowing a discount of 5‑10 % to buffer against data uncertainty. - Minimum yield to target: *Cannot be calculated without rent data*; aim for a gross yield of at least 4 % once rental figures are sourced. - Watch signals: 1. Peer‑validated median price updates. 2. Release of local vacancy and rent statistics. 3. Announcement of infrastructure projects or major employer expansions. - Recommended strategy: Acquire a property at a price below the sole‑source median, conduct thorough due‑diligence on rental performance and upcoming developments, and hold for medium‑term capital growth while monitoring the market for yield‑enhancing opportunities.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
medium confidenceBasis: 3yr growth 1.5% (discounted)
- +Above-average population growth (2.3%/yr)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (13861 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
3,150
2020
2,410
2021
2,761
2022
2,325
2023
3,215
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2150
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
35,254
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Harris Park NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $760/wk median rent for Harris Park. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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