The Channon NSW Property Investment
Ballina · 2480 · Score: 48/100 · Caution
The Channon 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.
The Channon NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the Investment Scorecard of 48.0 / 100 flags caution and suggests that the suburb is not yet a clear‑cut buy.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $803,897 (based on limited recent sales). - Median unit price: not supplied. - Growth trend / days on market: not supplied in the data set.
*Interpretation:* With only a single, approximate median house price and no evidence of recent price movement or turnover speed, the market appears thin. Buyers currently hold more negotiating power because sellers have limited recent sales to reference.
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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not supplied. - Weekly rent: not supplied. - Gross yield: not supplied. - Demand rating: not supplied.
*Interpretation:* The absence of rental metrics, combined with a cautionary score of 48, suggests that rental returns may be modest or uncertain. Investors should treat the rental market as a potential risk until concrete data becomes available.
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: not supplied. - Occupancy rate: not supplied. - Estimated annual STR revenue: not supplied.
*Interpretation:* Without STR data, we cannot quantify the revenue potential. Given the limited sales activity and the low investment score, a long‑term rental (LTR) strategy would likely be safer than a short‑term rental (STR) approach at this stage.
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects, transport links, employment base: not supplied.
*Interpretation:* The lack of disclosed infrastructure or employment drivers means there is no clear catalyst to boost demand in the near term. Investors should watch for any announced projects or transport upgrades that could change the suburb’s outlook.
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## 6. Bull Case If the suburb attracts new infrastructure, a surge in buyer interest, or a rise in rental demand, the following upside could materialise:
- Capital growth: a modest increase from the current approximate median house price of $803,897 to around $850,000–$900,000 (a 5–12 % rise).
- Rental yield: should vacancy fall and weekly rent rise, a gross yield of 4 %–5 % could become achievable.
These figures are illustrative only and depend on future data that is not currently available.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | Detail (where data exists) | |------|----------------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy data; the low investment score hints at possible oversupply or weak demand. | | Single‑employer dependency | Employment base not disclosed; any reliance on a dominant local employer would increase risk. | | Supply pipeline | No information on new developments; a sudden influx of new dwellings could pressure prices and rents. | | Rate sensitivity | With a median house price near $800k, higher interest rates could reduce buyer affordability and dampen price growth. |
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## 8. The Play - Entry price range: aim around the approximate median house price of $803,897 (or slightly below to build a margin of safety). - Minimum yield target: seek at least 4 % gross yield once reliable rental data becomes available. - Watch signals: 1. Publication of updated median unit price. 2. Announcement of transport or infrastructure projects. 3. Release of vacancy and rent figures showing a downward vacancy trend or rising rents. - Recommended strategy: adopt a cautious hold. Acquire only if you can purchase below the approximate median and if you can secure a tenant at a rent that delivers the 4 % yield target. Monitor the suburb for new data releases before committing additional capital.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.0% + 10yr CAGR 3.1%
- −Slow market (65 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 2026-07
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 The Channon NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $600/wk median rent for The Channon. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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