Werris Creek NSW Property Investment
Gunnedah · 2341 · Score: 43/100 · Caution
Werris Creek 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.
Werris Creek NSW Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the Investment Scorecard of 43 / 100 flags the suburb as “Caution”. That single rating is the strongest quantitative signal we have.
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2. Market Overview
| Metric | Figure (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Median house price | ≈ $361,750 |
| Median unit price | ≈ $316,911 |
*Growth trend, days‑on‑market and buyer‑vs‑seller dynamics are not supplied in the data set, so we cannot comment on price momentum or market speed.* Signal: With median values in the low‑$300k range, the market sits well below capital‑city levels, which can be attractive for cash‑flow investors, but the lack of growth data means we cannot confirm whether prices are trending up or down.
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3. Rental Market
The data block does not include vacancy rate, weekly rent, gross yield or demand rating for Werris Creek. Consequently we cannot calculate a rental yield or assess tenant demand. Investors should obtain current rental listings and vacancy statistics before committing capital.
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4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity
No STR nightly rate, occupancy percentage or estimated annual revenue is provided. Without those figures we cannot compare long‑term rental (LTR) versus short‑term rental (STR) profitability for this suburb.
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5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers
The supplied information contains no details on:
* upcoming infrastructure projects, * transport upgrades, * major employers or employment base, or * other demand drivers.
Because of this data gap we cannot identify any concrete catalysts (or constraints) that might move the market.
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6. Bull Case
If the suburb were to experience price appreciation and rental growth that bring the median house price to the $400k–$420k band (a modest rise of roughly 10–15 % on the current approximate median), the capital value of a typical investment could increase by $38k–$58k. Coupled with a solid rental yield (e.g., 5 % gross), an investor could see total returns in the high‑single‑digit range. *These figures are illustrative only and assume market conditions improve; they are not drawn from the supplied data.*
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7. Risks
| Risk | What we know (from data) |
|---|---|
| Vacancy risk | No vacancy rate supplied – the risk cannot be quantified. |
| Single‑employer dependency | No employment data – we cannot assess concentration risk. |
| Supply pipeline | No information on new housing supply or approvals. |
| Rate sensitivity | No interest‑rate impact analysis; however, a low median price means borrowers may be more exposed to rate hikes. |
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8. The Play
| Element | Guidance (based on available data) |
|---|---|
| Entry range | Target purchases around the ≈ $361,750 median house price (or ≈ $316,911 for units). |
| Minimum yield to target | Not calculable without rent data; obtain current weekly rents and aim for a gross yield of ≥ 5 % as a baseline. |
| Watch signals | • Release of local vacancy statistics.<br>• Announcement of infrastructure or major employer projects.<br>• Changes in the Investment Scorecard or comparable suburb scorecards. |
| Recommended strategy | Hold existing positions while gathering missing market metrics. If future data shows improving rental demand and price growth, consider incremental purchases at the median price level. If the scorecard drops further or negative catalysts emerge, reassess the holding period. |
*Bottom line:* With only median price approximations and a cautionary scorecard, Werris Creek currently sits in a hold zone. Secure the missing rental, vacancy and infrastructure data before scaling exposure.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 7.0% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- −Population decline (-1.2%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (231 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
14
2020
66
2021
69
2022
53
2023
29
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2341
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
1,478
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Werris Creek NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $400/wk median rent for Werris Creek. 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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