Horsley Park NSW Property Investment

Fairfield · 2175 · Score: 61/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$4.12M
Rental Yield
1.2%
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
Median Weekly Rent
$950/wk
Median Unit Price
$1.16M
Population
1,790
Days on Market
134 days
Annual Growth
-11.1%

Horsley Park Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$399/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$58K

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

Horsley Park NSW Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the key figure is the median house price of approximately $4,118,208 (pending peer validation). The high price level, combined with a modest investment score of 61 / 100, suggests a cautious stance rather than an aggressive buy.

## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: around $4,118,208 (not yet cross‑validated). - Growth trend / Days on market: not supplied in the data set.

*Implication:* With a premium median price and no clear growth or liquidity metrics, buyers should expect a relatively tight market and sellers to face a higher entry barrier. Without evidence of strong price appreciation or rapid sales, the market leans toward stability rather than rapid upside.

## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not provided. - Weekly rent: not provided. - Gross yield: cannot be calculated without rent data. - Demand rating: not supplied.

*Implication:* The absence of rental statistics prevents a definitive assessment of cash‑flow potential. Investors should seek up‑to‑date rental data before committing to a long‑term rental (LTR) strategy.

## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: not provided. - Occupancy: not provided. - Estimated annual revenue: cannot be estimated.

*Implication:* With no short‑term rental (STR) metrics available, we cannot determine whether an STR or LTR approach would generate a superior return. Further market research is required.

## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - No information on current or planned infrastructure projects, transport links, or major employment hubs was supplied.

*Implication:* Without identified growth drivers, it is difficult to gauge future demand pressures or supply constraints in Horsley Park.

## 6. Bull Case If the median price validates at around $4.1 million and the suburb experiences:

  • Improved buyer confidence (e.g., new transport links or employment centres), and
  • Stable or rising rental demand (once data becomes available),

then capital growth could outpace the broader market. The exact upside magnitude cannot be quantified from the current data set.

## 7. Risks | Risk | Detail (based on available data) | |------|-----------------------------------| | High entry price | Median house price sits at approximately $4.1 million, limiting affordability and potentially suppressing price growth. | | Data gaps | No rental, vacancy, or growth figures – makes cash‑flow forecasting uncertain. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | High‑value properties are more exposed to rate hikes, which could reduce buyer capacity and increase holding costs. | | Validation risk | The median price is pending peer validation; if the true median is lower, perceived overvaluation could increase. |

## 8. The Play - Entry range: aim for offers at or below the approximate median of $4,118,208, preferably with a discount to compensate for data uncertainty. - Minimum yield target: unable to set a precise figure without rent data; investors should seek a gross yield that comfortably exceeds their cost of capital (e.g., >5 % after expenses) once rental numbers are known. - Watch signals: 1. Peer‑validated median price confirmation. 2. Release of local rental statistics (vacancy, rent levels). 3. Announcement of any infrastructure or employment projects in the area. - Recommended strategy: maintain a Hold position while monitoring the above signals. If validation confirms a stable or rising median and rental data shows attractive yields, consider adding to the portfolio. If validation reveals a lower median or rental fundamentals are weak, reassess the holding decision.

Gentrification Index

Pre-gentrification3.5/10
▼High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
▲Above-average capital growth (9.6% CAGR)
—Outer suburban location (33.3km to CBD) — slower gentrification cycle
▲Active development pipeline (5081 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

low 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 11.2%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • −Population decline (-0.5%/yr) — demand headwind
  • −Slow market (134 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
  • −High supply pipeline (5081 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

8 green2 yellow6 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
1.6 high impact
Days on Market
134 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
950 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
9.56 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
11.22 high impact
1yr Price Growth
-11.1 medium impact
Population Growth
-0.52 high impact
Median Household Income
2135 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
2 medium impact
Public Transport Score
3.1 medium impact
School Zone Quality
5.9 medium impact
Distance to CBD
33.32 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
7 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
77.5 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
1.2 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
-0.3 high impact

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

860

2020

966

2021

1,130

2022

1,257

2023

868

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2175

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 7 of 10 — Average

Population

1,790

Education (IEO)

6/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

10/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $950/wk median rent for Horsley Park. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Horsley Park PS
PrimaryGovernment
5/10
Prairiewood HS
SecondaryGovernment
5.6/10

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.