Tomerong NSW Property Investment
Unincorp. Other Territories · 2540 · Score: 50/100 · Hold
Tomerong 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.
Tomerong NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the decisive figure is the 1.8 % gross rental yield, which is well below the 3‑5 % range that typically attracts income‑focused investors.
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2. Market Overview
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median house price | $1,210,216 |
| Median unit price | $1,067,339 |
| 1‑yr price growth | ‑1.8 % (price decline) |
| 5‑yr CAGR | 10.3 % per annum |
| 3‑yr growth forecast | 13.5 % per annum |
| Days on market | *Data not supplied* |
What it signals - The ‑1.8 % dip over the past 12 months indicates a short‑term buyer’s market – sellers may need to price competitively. - The 10.3 % 5‑year CAGR and 13.5 % 3‑year forecast show strong medium‑term upside, suggesting that investors who can tolerate the current low yield could benefit from price appreciation. - Without days‑on‑market data we cannot quantify the speed of transactions, but the recent price dip hints at slower buyer activity.
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3. Rental Market
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median weekly rent | $425 / wk |
| Gross rental yield | 1.8 % |
| Vacancy rate | *Data not supplied* |
| Demand rating | *Data not supplied* |
Implication for investors The 1.8 % yield signals weak cash‑flow returns. Unless rent can be pushed higher or purchase price reduced, the suburb offers limited income upside. The absence of vacancy data prevents a full assessment of rental security, but the low yield itself suggests that landlords may be facing modest demand.
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4. Short‑Term Rental (STR) Opportunity
*No STR‑specific data (nightly rate, occupancy, annual revenue) were provided.* Given the lack of information, we cannot quantify whether a long‑term rental (LTR) or STR model would be superior in Tomerong. Investors should treat STR as an untested option until market‑specific short‑term data become available.
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5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers
*No explicit data on projects, transport upgrades, or major employers were supplied.* The strong 3‑year growth forecast (13.5 % p.a.) implies that some underlying drivers—such as regional population growth or lifestyle appeal—are present, but we cannot name them without source data.
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6. Bull Case
Assume the 13.5 % annual growth forecast materialises for the next three years:
- House price projection: $1,210,216 × (1 + 0.135)³ ≈ $1.79 million
- Unit price projection: $1,067,339 × (1 + 0.135)³ ≈ $1.58 million
If rents keep pace with inflation (≈2‑3 % p.a.), the gross yield could rise modestly, but the primary upside would be capital growth of roughly $580k–$620k per property over three years.
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7. Risks
| Risk | Quantified element | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Low rental yield | 1.8 % | Limits cash‑flow; makes the investment sensitive to interest‑rate hikes. |
| Vacancy risk | *No vacancy figure* | The low yield may mask higher vacancy; investors should verify vacancy before buying. |
| Single‑employer dependency | *No employment data* | If the local job market relies on a few large employers, any downsizing could pressure rents. |
| Supply pipeline | *No data on new dwellings* | A surge in new housing could further suppress yields and price growth. |
| Rate sensitivity | 1.8 % yield vs typical loan costs | Small increases in borrowing costs could turn the property cash‑flow negative. |
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8. The Play
- Entry price range: $1,067,339 (units) – $1,210,216 (houses).
- Target minimum gross yield: ≥ 2 % – anything below the current 1.8 % does not meet a basic income threshold.
- Watch signals:
- Recommended strategy: Maintain a Hold stance. If the market corrects further (price dip of ~5‑7 % would lift the yield to ~2 %), consider a selective purchase aimed at capital growth. Until such a price‑adjustment occurs, the suburb offers limited cash‑flow upside and should be approached cautiously.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 10.3% + 10yr CAGR 7.2%
- −Slow market (80 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-07
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2540
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
48,267
Education (IEO)
4/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Tomerong NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $425/wk median rent for Tomerong. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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