Napperby SA Property Investment
Mount Remarkable · 5540 · Score: 45/100 · Caution
Napperby 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.
Napperby SA Investment Brief
CAUTION — 2.2% gross yield on a $436,071 median.
THE MARKET
Napperby has compounded at 2.0%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $394,963 in 2021 is worth $436,071 today. Properties are sitting on market for 111 days (buyers have negotiating room). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $481,458 by 2031.
- Median house: $436,071 | Units: $435,523
- Gross yield: 2.2% | Net yield: 0.7%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 666 | Owner-occupier rate: 65% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $185/wk | Days on market: 111 (worsening)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $499/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$76,497/yr
- vs long-term rent: $9,620/yr (+695% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Gladstone station 25.0km away
BULL CASE
If Napperby maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $501,482 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Napperby pull back 10-15% from $436,071, with vacancy rising to 3.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Glossop (SA): $486,570 median, 2.4% yield, 15.6% 1yr growth
- Loxton (SA): $439,617 median, 4.9% yield, 16.2% 1yr growth
- Warooka (SA): $541,968 median, 1.5% yield, 11.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Napperby carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A recovery market combined with low vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $392,464 – $479,678
- 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 2.0% + 10yr CAGR 3.5%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −Population decline (-0.1%/yr) — demand headwind
- −Slow market (111 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
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
6
2020
7
2021
12
2022
4
2023
4
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5540
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
15,241
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Napperby SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $185/wk median rent for Napperby. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Nearby Suburbs
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