Laurieton NSW Property Investment
Mid-Coast · 2443 · Score: 48/100 · Caution
Laurieton 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.
Laurieton NSW Investment Brief
CAUTION — $817,351 median with 8.1%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Laurieton has compounded at 8.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $553,707 in 2021 is worth $817,351 today. Properties are sitting on market for 31 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,206,527 by 2031.
- Median house: $817,351 | Units: $580,591
- Gross yield: 3.5% | Net yield: 2.0%
- 5yr price CAGR: 8.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 2,012 | Owner-occupier rate: 71% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $550/wk | Days on market: 31 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Laurieton maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $939,954 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Laurieton pull back 10-15% from $817,351, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Lurnea (NSW): $1,054,647 median, 3.3% yield, 2.1% 1yr growth
- Berkeley (NSW): $807,810 median, 4.2% yield, 1.3% 1yr growth
- Lake Heights (NSW): $902,286 median, 4.0% yield, 6.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Laurieton carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A stable market combined with moderate vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $735,616 – $899,086
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market holding under 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 8.1% + 10yr CAGR 7.9%
- −Population decline (-0.3%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (2566 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
414
2020
527
2021
572
2022
540
2023
513
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2443
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
8,739
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Laurieton NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $550/wk median rent for Laurieton. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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Nearby Suburbs
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