Lake Albert NSW Property Investment

Narrandera · 2650 · Score: 57/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$643K
Rental Yield
4.3%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$580/wk
Median Unit Price
$448K
Population
6,291
Days on Market
30 days
Annual Growth
9.8%

Lake Albert Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$551/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$80K

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

Lake Albert NSW Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the Investment Scorecard of 57.0 / 100 signals a moderate outlook and is the key figure driving the recommendation.

## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $643 (as reported). - No growth‑rate, days‑on‑market or price‑trend data are supplied, so we cannot identify a clear direction for buyers or sellers. The single price point suggests a relatively low‑priced market, but without trend data the signal remains neutral.

## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not provided. - Weekly rent: not provided. - Gross yield: not provided. - Demand rating: not provided.

*Implication:* With no rental metrics available, we cannot assess cash‑flow potential or tenant demand. Investors should seek up‑to‑date rental data before committing capital.

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

*Implication:* Lacking STR data, we cannot compare long‑term rental (LTR) versus short‑term rental (STR) profitability. A site‑specific STR feasibility study would be required.

## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - No information on current or planned infrastructure projects, transport links, or major employers is supplied. - Consequently, we cannot identify specific demand drivers or constraints for Lake Albert.

## 6. Bull Case If future data reveal strong price appreciation, low vacancy and robust rental yields, the suburb could move from a neutral to a growth‑oriented profile. For example, a 5 % annual price rise on the $643 base would lift the median to roughly $675 within a year, and a 4 % rental yield would generate $25 weekly rent on a $643,000 property. These figures are illustrative only; actual outcomes depend on forthcoming market evidence.

## 7. Risks - Vacancy risk: unknown due to missing vacancy data. - Employment concentration risk: cannot be evaluated without an employment base profile. - Supply pipeline risk: no data on upcoming housing supply, leaving the risk level indeterminate. - Interest‑rate sensitivity: as with any property, higher rates could compress affordability and buyer demand, but the magnitude cannot be quantified here.

## 8. The Play - Entry range: target properties priced at or below the reported $643 level. - Minimum yield to target: cannot be set until weekly rent and purchase price are known; investors should aim for a gross yield of at least 4 % once rental data become available. - Watch signals: monitor releases of median price updates, vacancy statistics, and any announced infrastructure or employment projects in the Lake Albert area. - Recommended strategy: adopt a cautious Hold stance. Acquire only after confirming rental income potential and any upcoming supply constraints. Re‑evaluate quarterly as new market data emerge.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
—Middle-tier SEIFA — moderate gentrification pressure
▲Above-average capital growth (7.1% CAGR)
▲Active development pipeline (60 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

medium confidence
1yr Forecast
5.0%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.6%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
4.0%
p.a.

Basis: 3yr growth 7.1% (discounted)

Growth drivers
  • +Above-average population growth (1.5%/yr)
Headwinds
  • −Moderate supply pipeline (60 approvals)

Suburb Metric Thresholds

2 green11 yellow2 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
30 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
580 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
-3.99 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
7 high impact
1yr Price Growth
9.8 medium impact
Population Growth
1.54 high impact
Median Household Income
1629 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.1 medium impact
Public Transport Score
No data medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.8 medium impact
Distance to CBD
379.21 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
5 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
63.2 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
4.33 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.83 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

5

2020

13

2021

15

2022

14

2023

13

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2650

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 5 of 10 — Average

Population

61,511

Education (IEO)

6/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

4/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $580/wk median rent for Lake Albert. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Lake Albert PS
PrimaryGovernment
5.5/10
Kooringal HS
SecondaryGovernment
5.1/10

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.