Freeling SA Property Investment
Light · 5372 · Score: 68/100 · Buy
Freeling 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.
Freeling SA Investment Brief
BUY — 3.4% gross yield on a $781,919 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Freeling has compounded at 3.8%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $781,919 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 67 days (buyers have negotiating room).
- Median house: $781,919 (pending peer validation) | Units: $468,932
- Gross yield: 3.4% | Net yield: 1.9%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.8%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 2,688 | Owner-occupier rate: 85% | Affluence: Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.1% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $510/wk | Days on market: 67 (worsening)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $617/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$94,595/yr
- vs long-term rent: $26,520/yr (+257% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Gawler Central station 18.6km away
BULL CASE
If Freeling maintains 4%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $899,207 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Freeling pull back 10-15% from $781,919, with vacancy rising to 2.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Bushfire risk: HIGH (planning_overlay) — confirm BAL rating and any bushfire overlay obligations for the property
- - Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Davoren Park (SA): $643,152 median, 4.0% yield, 14.5% 1yr growth
- Elizabeth North (SA): $589,251 median, 4.3% yield, 16.1% 1yr growth
- Elizabeth Vale (SA): $686,949 median, 3.8% yield, 8.4% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Freeling presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 3.4% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $703,727 – $860,111
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying 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 3.8% + 10yr CAGR 5.1%
- +Strong population growth (4.0%/yr) driving demand
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 1.1%) — upward price pressure
- −Slow market (67 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (790 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
99
2020
163
2021
123
2022
105
2023
300
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5372
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
2,688
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Freeling SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $510/wk median rent for Freeling. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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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.