Bahrs Scrub QLD Property Investment
Gold Coast · 4207 · Score: 64/100 · Hold
Bahrs Scrub 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.
Bahrs Scrub QLD Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the suburb scores 64.0 / 100 on Estait’s Investment Scorecard, placing it in the mid‑range where the risk‑adjusted return is modest but not poor.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $900,000–$1,500,000 (peer sources disagree by >10%; use the full range). - Growth trend: *Data not provided.* - Days on market: *Data not provided.*
Signal: The wide median price range shows valuation uncertainty. With no growth or DOM data, the market appears balanced – neither a buyer’s nor a seller’s market can be confirmed.
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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: *Data not provided.* - Weekly rent: *Data not provided.* - Gross yield: *Data not provided.* - Demand rating: *Data not provided.*
Implication: Without rental metrics we cannot quantify cash‑flow potential. Investors should treat the rental market as unknown until local vacancy and rent data become available.
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: *Data not provided.* - Occupancy: *Data not provided.* - Estimated annual revenue: *Data not provided.*
Conclusion: LTR vs STR cannot be judged without STR performance figures. Proceed with caution and seek local STR data before committing.
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects: *Data not provided.* - Transport links: *Data not provided.* - Employment base: *Data not provided.*
Drivers/Limits: In the absence of concrete information on infrastructure or major employers, we cannot identify clear demand catalysts or constraints.
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## 6. Bull Case If the suburb’s growth fundamentals improve—e.g., median price moves toward the upper end of the $900,000–$1,500,000 range, rental yields rise, or new infrastructure is announced—capital appreciation could exceed the current modest outlook. Specific upside numbers cannot be modelled without supporting data.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | Quantified Concern | |------|--------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy data to assess rental stability. | | Single‑employer dependency | No employment data to gauge concentration risk. | | Supply pipeline | No information on upcoming housing supply. | | Rate sensitivity | No local sensitivity data; higher interest rates could pressure affordability given the $900,000–$1,500,000 price band. |
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## 8. The Play - Entry price range: $900,000–$1,500,000 (use the full median range as a reference point). - Minimum yield target: *Data not provided – investors should set a personal threshold based on comparable suburbs.* - Watch signals: Publication of local vacancy rates, any announced transport or development projects, and movement of median prices toward the upper range. - Recommended strategy: Maintain a hold position while monitoring for new data. If vacancy falls, rents rise, or infrastructure announcements emerge, consider increasing exposure; otherwise, keep the property as a defensive asset pending clearer market signals.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.0% + 10yr CAGR 3.8%
- +Strong population growth (4.4%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (2.0%) — constrained supply
- −Slow market (68 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (25451 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
4,508
2020
5,232
2021
5,649
2022
5,944
2023
4,118
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4207
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
68,477
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Bahrs Scrub QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $700/wk median rent for Bahrs Scrub. 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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Analyse a Property →Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.