Jerrabomberra NSW Property Investment

Queanbeyan-Palerang · 2619 · Score: 59/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$1.19M
Rental Yield
3.6%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$830/wk
Median Unit Price
$744K
Population
9,601
Days on Market
76 days
Annual Growth
-0.9%

Jerrabomberra Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$371/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$54K

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

Jerrabomberra NSW Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the key figure is the 3.6% gross rental yield, which balances modest income against the suburb’s longer‑term growth outlook.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $1,192,725 - Median unit price: $744,493

Growth trend - 1‑year price change: ‑0.9% (downturn) - 5‑year CAGR: 6.7% per year (steady appreciation) - 3‑year forecasted growth: 13.5% (expected rebound)

Days on market: data not supplied.

Signal: With a recent dip (‑0.9%) but a solid 5‑year CAGR and a strong 3‑year forecast, the market currently favours buyers who can negotiate on price, while sellers should be prepared for modest concessions.

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## 3. Rental Market - Median weekly rent: $830 / wk - Gross rental yield: 3.6%

*Vacancy rate* and *demand rating* are not provided.

Implication: A 3.6% yield sits near the median for similar outer‑suburban locations, offering a reasonable cash‑flow base but leaving limited headroom for higher‑yield strategies. Investors should monitor vacancy trends before committing additional capital.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity No STR‑specific data (nightly rate, occupancy, or annual revenue) are available. Consequently we cannot quantify the STR upside or compare it directly to long‑term rental (LTR). In the absence of evidence, LTR remains the default strategy.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers The supplied data set does not list any infrastructure projects, transport upgrades, or major employment hubs. Therefore we cannot attribute demand to specific drivers beyond the historical 5‑year CAGR and the 3‑year growth forecast.

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## 6. Bull Case If the 13.5% 3‑year growth forecast materialises:

  • Projected median house price in 3 years:
  • Projected median unit price in 3 years:
  • Rental income stays at $830 / wk, lifting the gross yield to roughly 3.9% on the higher price, assuming rents keep pace with inflation.

The upside hinges on the suburb delivering the forecasted price appreciation while maintaining current rent levels.

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Detail (numbers where available) | |------|-----------------------------------| | Price correction | 1‑yr decline of ‑0.9% shows the market can move negative in the short term. | | Vacancy uncertainty | Vacancy rate not disclosed; a rise could erode the 3.6% yield. | | Supply pipeline | No data on new developments; an influx of new housing could pressure prices and yields. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | Higher rates increase borrowing costs, which could dampen buyer demand and compress yields. | | Demand data gap | Absence of a demand rating makes it harder to gauge future rental pressure. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry range: Target houses near the median of $1.19 million and units near $744,000. - Minimum yield target: ≥ 3.6% gross (or higher if you can secure a lower purchase price). - Watch signals: - Confirmation of the 13.5% 3‑year growth forecast (price trends, sales data). - Emerging vacancy data or rental‑rate movements. - Any announced infrastructure or development projects that could affect supply/demand. - Recommended strategy: Hold existing positions and consider new purchases only if you can acquire below the current median price, thereby boosting the yield above 3.6% while the suburb works toward its forecasted appreciation.

Gentrification Index

Pre-gentrification2.5/10
▼High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
—Moderate capital growth (6.7% CAGR)
▲Active development pipeline (2123 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
▲Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

low confidence
1yr Forecast
4.4%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.1%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.6%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 6.7% + 10yr CAGR 4.1%

Headwinds
  • −Slow market (76 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
  • −High supply pipeline (2123 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

6 green4 yellow6 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
76 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
830 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
6.72 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
4.14 high impact
1yr Price Growth
-0.9 medium impact
Population Growth
0.19 high impact
Median Household Income
3403 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
1.8 medium impact
Public Transport Score
5.9 medium impact
School Zone Quality
7.7 medium impact
Distance to CBD
249.18 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
79.9 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3.62 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.12 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

183

2020

271

2021

439

2022

662

2023

568

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2619

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

9,601

Education (IEO)

10/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

10/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $830/wk median rent for Jerrabomberra. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Jerrabomberra PS
PrimaryGovernment
8.1/10
Jerrabomberra HS
SecondaryGovernment
7.5/10
Karabar HS
SecondaryGovernment
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.