Tambar Springs NSW Property Investment
Warrumbungle · 2381 · Score: 50/100 · Hold
Tambar Springs 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.
Tambar Springs NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — 9.3% gross yield on a $247,500 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Tambar Springs has compounded at 4.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $247,500 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 42 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $247,500 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 9.3% | Net yield: 7.8%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 3.8%/yr
- Population: 273 | Owner-occupier rate: 70% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $445/wk | Days on market: 42 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $223/night | Occupancy: 30%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$24,786/yr
- vs long-term rent: $23,140/yr (comparable — LTR offers simpler management)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Gunnedah Station station 57.1km away
BULL CASE
If Tambar Springs maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $284,625 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Tambar Springs pull back 10-15% from $247,500, 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
- Ashford (NSW): $229,412 median, 4.5% yield, 12.2% 1yr growth
- Mallanganee (NSW): $310,000 median, 6.7% yield, 32.2% 1yr growth
- Binnaway (NSW): $198,913 median, 3.9% yield, 29.4% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Tambar Springs offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 9.8%.
- Entry range: $222,750 – $272,250
- Minimum gross yield to target: 9.7%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 4.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.7%
- +Above-average population growth (1.8%/yr)
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
1
2020
5
2021
5
2022
9
2023
6
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2381
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
1,302
Education (IEO)
4/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Tambar Springs NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $445/wk median rent for Tambar Springs. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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