Cordalba QLD Property Investment
Fraser Coast · 4660 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Cordalba 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.
Cordalba QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.0% gross yield on a $605,555 median.
THE MARKET
Cordalba has compounded at 2.5%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $535,222 in 2021 is worth $605,555 today. Properties are sitting on market for 108 days (buyers have negotiating room). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $685,130 by 2031.
- Median house: $605,555 | Units: $205,369
- Gross yield: 4.0% | Net yield: 2.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 467 | Owner-occupier rate: 75% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $470/wk | Days on market: 108 (worsening)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $411/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$65,966/yr
- vs long-term rent: $24,440/yr (+170% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (Under Construction)
- Transport: Australian Sugar Cane Railway station 36.9km away
BULL CASE
If Cordalba maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $696,388 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Cordalba pull back 10-15% from $605,555, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Yarraman (QLD): $541,826 median, 3.4% yield, 21.1% 1yr growth
- Roma (QLD): $480,901 median, 5.6% yield, 26.7% 1yr growth
- Durong (QLD): $513,075 median, 2.6% yield, 15.8% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Cordalba offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.5%.
- Entry range: $545,000 – $666,110
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 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
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 2.5% + 10yr CAGR 3.6%
- +Above-average population growth (2.4%/yr)
- −Slow market (108 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (5568 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
771
2020
1,182
2021
979
2022
1,028
2023
1,608
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4660
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
8,048
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Cordalba QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $470/wk median rent for Cordalba. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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