Wollstonecraft NSW Property Investment
Willoughby · 2065 · Score: 71/100 · Buy
Wollstonecraft 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.
Wollstonecraft NSW Investment Brief
BUY — 1.8% gross yield on a $4,176,347 median.
THE MARKET
Wollstonecraft has compounded at 4.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $3,416,197 in 2021 is worth $4,176,347 today. Properties are sitting on market for 28 days (sellers have the leverage). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $5,105,640 by 2031.
- Median house: $4,176,347 | Units: $1,280,333
- Gross yield: 1.8% | Net yield: 0.3%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.3%/yr
- Population: 8,115 | Owner-occupier rate: 48% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (stable) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $1,450/wk | Days on market: 28 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $571/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$83,421/yr
- vs long-term rent: $75,400/yr (+11% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
- Beaches Link Tunnel (Sydney) (Announced)
- Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Operational)
- Sydney Gateway (Under Construction)
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If Wollstonecraft maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $4,802,799 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Wollstonecraft pull back 10-15% from $4,176,347, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Mount Vernon (NSW): $4,636,867 median, 0.9% yield, 2.1% 1yr growth
- New Mexico (NSW): $3,120,000 median, 0.7% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
- Queenscliff (NSW): $3,783,253 median, 2.7% yield, -8.2% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Wollstonecraft presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 1.8% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $3,758,712 – $4,593,982
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market holding under 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 4.1% + 10yr CAGR 7.0%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Active market (28 days avg)
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (1871 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 2026-06
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
127
2020
281
2021
628
2022
611
2023
224
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2065
Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
31,698
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Wollstonecraft NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1450/wk median rent for Wollstonecraft. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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