Kemps Creek NSW Property Investment
Fairfield · 2178 · Score: 61/100 · Hold
Kemps Creek 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.
Kemps Creek NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the median house price sits at around $3,950,000, which together with an Investment Scorecard of 61 / 100 signals a balanced risk‑return profile rather than a clear upside.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $3,950,000 - Median unit price: $1,258,646
*Growth trend, days on market and the buyer‑vs‑seller signal are not supplied in the data set, so we cannot quantify them.*
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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not provided - Median weekly rent: not provided (the line is cut off) - Gross yield: not provided - Demand rating: not provided
*Without these figures we cannot calculate yield or assess rental demand, but the high median property values suggest that any rental income would need to be strong to achieve attractive yields.*
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: not provided - Occupancy rate: not provided - Estimated annual STR revenue: not provided
*Given the lack of STR data, we cannot determine whether a long‑term rental (LTR) or short‑term rental (STR) strategy would be superior.*
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects, transport links, employment base: not provided
*In the absence of specific infrastructure or employment information, we cannot identify concrete demand drivers or constraints for Kemps Creek.*
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## 6. Bull Case If the suburb were to benefit from new infrastructure, stronger employment hubs or a shift in buyer sentiment, the median house price could appreciate beyond the current approximate $3.95 million level. A realistic upside scenario might see a 5‑10 % price increase over the next 12‑24 months, moving the median house price into the $4.15 million‑$4.35 million band, provided that rental yields improve or demand tightens.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | Quantified Concern (where data exists) | |------|----------------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy data supplied – cannot gauge rental security. | | Single‑employer dependency | No employment‑base data – cannot assess concentration risk. | | Supply pipeline | No information on upcoming developments – unknown impact on future supply. | | Rate sensitivity | With median house prices near $4 million, any rise in interest rates could materially affect affordability and buyer demand. |
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## 8. The Play - Entry range: Not defined – investors should target properties priced at or below the current approximate median ($3.95 million for houses, $1.26 million for units) to obtain a margin of safety. - Minimum yield to target: Unable to calculate without rent data; investors should aim for a gross yield that comfortably exceeds the cost of borrowing. - Watch signals: 1. Release of any new infrastructure or transport projects in the area. 2. Publication of vacancy and rental‑rate data for Kemps Creek. 3. Changes in the median price trend (e.g., a sustained decline or rise of >5 %). - Recommended strategy: Maintain a hold stance while monitoring the above signals. If rental data emerges that delivers a gross yield above the investor’s hurdle rate, consider adding to the position at a price below the current median. If a significant infrastructure announcement materialises, reassess the upside potential and be prepared to act quickly.
*Given the limited data, the primary takeaway is that Kemps Creek sits in a neutral position—neither a clear bargain nor a red‑flag—warranting a cautious hold until more market specifics become available.*
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 13.7% + 10yr CAGR 19.7%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.7%) — constrained supply
- −Population decline (-0.3%/yr) — demand headwind
- −Slow market (64 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (5081 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
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 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2178
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
4,170
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Kemps Creek NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $750/wk median rent for Kemps Creek. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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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