Jiggi NSW Property Investment
Ballina · 2480 · Score: 47/100 · Caution
Jiggi Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Jiggi NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the 3.2 % gross rental yield is the key figure; it is modest enough to warrant a wait‑and‑see approach rather than a fresh buy.
## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $960,140 - Median unit price: $615,053 - 1‑year price growth: 15.8 % - 5‑year CAGR: 7.8 % per year - 3‑year forecast growth: 13.5 % - Days on market: N/A
The double‑digit 1‑year price rise and a 7.8 % long‑term CAGR signal a seller’s market. With no days‑on‑market data, buyers should expect limited negotiation room, while sellers can price aggressively.
## 3. Rental Market - Median weekly rent: $600 - Gross rental yield: 3.2 % - Vacancy rate: N/A - Demand rating: N/A
A 3.2 % yield places the suburb in the low‑to‑mid range for Australian capital cities, indicating stable but not high‑growth rental income. Without vacancy data we cannot quantify risk, but the yield suggests limited upside from rent increases alone.
## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: N/A - STR occupancy: N/A - Estimated annual STR revenue: N/A
Because no STR metrics are supplied, we cannot model short‑term returns. With a modest long‑term yield and no STR data, LTR remains the safer default.
## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects, transport upgrades, major employers: N/A
The absence of listed infrastructure or employment catalysts means demand is currently driven mainly by price momentum, not by new supply‑side or job‑creation factors.
## 6. Bull Case If the 3‑year forecast of 13.5 % materialises:
- Median house price could rise to ≈ $1,090,000 (13.5 % above $960,140).
- Median unit price could rise to ≈ $698,000 (13.5 % above $615,053).
Capital gains of $130,000 on a house or $83,000 on a unit would boost total returns well above the current 3.2 % yield.
## 7. Risks | Risk | Numerical Indicator | Impact | |------|---------------------|--------| | Vacancy risk | N/A (no vacancy data) | Uncertainty around cash‑flow stability. | | Single‑employer dependency | N/A (no employer data) | Potential concentration risk if a dominant employer exits. | | Supply pipeline | N/A (no new‑build data) | If new dwellings enter the market, yields could fall further. | | Rate sensitivity | Current yield 3.2 % | A 1 % rise in mortgage rates would erode net yield to ~2.2 %, tightening cash‑flow. |
## 8. The Play - Entry range – Houses: $900,000 – $1,000,000; Units: $550,000 – $650,000 (bracketed around the median prices). - Minimum yield to target – 3.5 % (provides a buffer above the current 3.2 % yield). - Watch signals – emergence of vacancy data, announcement of transport or employment projects, and changes in the 1‑year price growth rate. - Recommended strategy – Existing owners should hold and monitor the above signals. New investors should only enter at the lower end of the price band and only if they can secure a yield of at least 3.5 % (e.g., by negotiating rent or selecting a unit with lower purchase price).
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 7.8% + 10yr CAGR 3.7%
- +Active market (29 days avg)
- −High supply pipeline (1596 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 2026-05
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
433
2020
361
2021
270
2022
310
2023
222
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2480
Decile 4 of 10 — Average
Population
45,938
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Jiggi NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $600/wk median rent for Jiggi. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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