North Lismore NSW Property Investment
Ballina · 2480 · Score: 51/100 · Hold
North Lismore Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
North Lismore NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the suburb’s median house price sits at $485,402 (sole source: OnTheHouse), which underpins the modest investment score of 51 / 100.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $485,402 (sole source – not peer‑validated). - Growth trend: *Data not provided.* - Days on market: *Data not provided.*
Signal: With only a single‑source median price available, the market picture is incomplete. Buyers should treat the price as a reference point rather than a firm benchmark, while sellers may need to price competitively to attract interest.
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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: *Data not provided.* - Weekly rent: *Data not provided.* - Gross yield: *Data not provided.* - Demand rating: *Data not provided.*
Implication: Without rental metrics we cannot calculate yield or assess tenant demand. Investors should seek up‑to‑date rental data before committing to a long‑term rental (LTR) strategy.
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: *Data not provided.* - Occupancy: *Data not provided.* - Estimated annual revenue: *Data not provided.*
Conclusion: There is insufficient information to compare LTR versus short‑term rental (STR) performance. Further market research is required to gauge STR viability.
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects: *Data not provided.* - Transport links: *Data not provided.* - Employment base: *Data not provided.*
Drivers/Limits: The lack of disclosed infrastructure or employment data means we cannot identify specific catalysts or constraints for demand in North Lismore.
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## 6. Bull Case If future data reveals:
- Strong price growth (e.g., double‑digit annual appreciation),
- Robust rental demand delivering yields above 5 %, and
- New infrastructure or employment projects boosting population,
then the median price could climb to the $550k–$600k band within 2–3 years, delivering capital gains of roughly 10–20 %. These figures are illustrative only; they depend on forthcoming market evidence.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | Potential Impact (where data exists) | |------|--------------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | *No vacancy data – cannot quantify.* | | Single‑employer dependency | *Employment data not supplied – risk cannot be measured.* | | Supply pipeline | *No information on new dwellings – unknown pressure on prices.* | | Rate sensitivity | *Interest‑rate impact not quantified without historical price trends.* |
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## 8. The Play - Entry range: Target properties around the sole‑source median of $485,402 (allow a ±5 % band to accommodate price uncertainty). - Minimum yield to target: *Cannot set a target yield until rental figures are obtained.* - Watch signals: 1. Release of validated median price data (multiple sources). 2. Publication of vacancy and rent statistics for North Lismore. 3. Announcement of any major infrastructure or employment projects. - Recommended strategy: 1. Hold existing exposure while monitoring the above signals. 2. Conduct a dedicated rental market audit to establish gross yield. 3. If rental yields exceed 5 % and price growth shows an upward trend, consider adding to the position. 4. If vacancy rises sharply or new supply floods the market, reassess and potentially exit.
Bottom line: The only concrete figure we have is the median house price of $485,402 (sole source). All other investment levers remain unknown, so a cautious Hold stance is appropriate until richer data becomes available.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 9.7% + 10yr CAGR 3.9%
- −Slow market (63 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −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 2026-06
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 North Lismore NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $500/wk median rent for North Lismore. 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.
Nearby Suburbs
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Analyse a Property →Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.