Tottenham NSW Property Investment

Bogan · 2873 · Score: 45/100 · Caution

Median House Price
$208K
Rental Yield
8.5%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$340/wk
Median Unit Price
$51K
Population
451
Days on Market
39 days
Annual Growth
35.0%

Tottenham Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$216/night
Occupancy Rate
35.77%
Est. Annual Revenue
$34K

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.

AI Investment Analysis

Tottenham NSW Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Avoid – the suburb scores 45 / 100 on the Estait Investment Scorecard, signalling a cautionary outlook.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $207,830 - Median unit price: approximately $51,227 - Median weekly rent: *data not provided*

No growth‑rate, days‑on‑market or price‑trend figures are supplied, so we cannot quantify price momentum. The low absolute median house price suggests an affordable entry point, but the lack of supporting market dynamics makes it difficult to gauge whether buyers or sellers hold the advantage today.

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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: *data not provided* - Weekly rent: *data not provided* - Gross yield: *cannot be calculated without rent* - Demand rating: *data not provided*

Because rent and vacancy information are missing, we cannot derive a reliable gross yield or assess rental demand. Investors therefore lack the key metrics needed to evaluate cash‑flow potential.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: *data not provided* - Occupancy rate: *data not provided* - Estimated annual STR revenue: *cannot be estimated*

With no short‑term rental data, we cannot compare long‑term rental (LTR) versus short‑term rental (STR) profitability for Tottenham.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects, transport links, employment base, and other demand drivers: *data not provided*

The absence of information on infrastructure upgrades, major employers or transport connectivity prevents us from identifying any concrete catalysts (or constraints) for future demand.

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## 6. Bull Case If the suburb were to benefit from price appreciation, the upside would stem from an increase in the median house price above the current approximate $207,830 level. Without explicit growth rates or development announcements, we cannot assign a numeric upside target. The bull case therefore remains qualitative: any sustained rise in median prices or improvement in rental fundamentals would be required to shift the investment outlook.

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Detail (based on available data) | |------|-----------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy data – high vacancy could erode cash flow. | | Rental income risk | Weekly rent not disclosed – inability to confirm gross yield. | | Single‑employer dependency | Employment base not supplied – concentration risk cannot be assessed. | | Supply pipeline | No information on new housing supply – oversupply could depress prices. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | Low median price may attract higher loan‑to‑value borrowing, increasing exposure to rate hikes. | | Data paucity | The limited dataset itself is a risk; investors lack the metrics needed for informed decisions. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry range: Around the approximate median house price of $207,830 (or the median unit price of $51,227 for apartments). - Minimum yield target: Unable to set a precise yield target without rent data; investors typically look for ≥ 4 % gross yield on comparable low‑price markets. - Watch signals: 1. Publication of vacancy and rent figures for Tottenham. 2. Announcement of any infrastructure or employment projects. 3. Evidence of price‑trend movement (e.g., quarterly median price updates). - Recommended strategy: Hold off on new purchases until the suburb provides concrete rental and growth data. If future releases show improving vacancy rates, rising rents and clear infrastructure drivers, revisit the analysis and consider a Buy at a price below the current median. For now, the prudent approach is Avoid.

Gentrification Index

Stable / established1.8/10
—Middle-tier SEIFA — moderate gentrification pressure
—Moderate development activity (48 approvals)

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
1.9%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
1.7%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
1.5%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 2.6% + 10yr CAGR 2.7%

Headwinds
  • −Population decline (-0.0%/yr) — demand headwind

Suburb Metric Thresholds

5 green3 yellow8 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
39 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
340 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
2.59 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
2.69 high impact
1yr Price Growth
35 medium impact
Population Growth
-0.04 high impact
Median Household Income
962 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
2.3 medium impact
Public Transport Score
0 medium impact
School Zone Quality
4.7 medium impact
Distance to CBD
401.95 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
5 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
72.2 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
8.51 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
7.01 high impact

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

4

2020

11

2021

12

2022

12

2023

9

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2873

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 4 of 10 — Average

Population

560

Education (IEO)

7/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

6/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Tottenham NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $340/wk median rent for Tottenham. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

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Tottenham CS
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SecondaryGovernment
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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.