Huntingfield TAS Property Investment

Kingborough · 7055 · Score: 70/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$725K
Rental Yield
2.7%
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
Median Weekly Rent
$375/wk
Median Unit Price
$661K
Population
540
Days on Market
35 days
Annual Growth
5.6%

Huntingfield Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$169/night
Occupancy Rate
%
Est. Annual Revenue
$40K

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.

AI Investment Analysis

Huntingfield TAS Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Buy – the suburb scores 70.0 / 100 on the Estait Investment Scorecard, the highest single figure we have that directly supports a purchase decision.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $724,903 (approximate). - Median unit price: $661,405 (exact figure).

*Growth trend, days‑on‑market and buyer‑vs‑seller signals* – the data set does not include historical price growth, days on market, or trend indicators, so we cannot quantify the current momentum. The presence of an “approximate” median suggests a relatively stable pricing base, but investors should seek up‑to‑date market reports before finalising timing.

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## 3. Rental Market The supplied data does not contain:

  • Vacancy rate
  • Median weekly rent
  • Gross rental yield
  • Demand rating

Without these figures we cannot calculate a concrete yield or comment on rental demand. The strong investment score (70/100) implies the rental market is at least acceptable, but you should obtain the missing rental metrics before committing capital.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental (STR) Opportunity No STR‑specific data (nightly rate, occupancy, estimated annual revenue) are provided. Consequently we cannot compare long‑term rental (LTR) versus STR profitability for Huntingfield.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers The data set does not list any:

  • Known development projects
  • Transport upgrades
  • Major employment hubs

Because of this omission we cannot identify concrete demand drivers or constraints. Local council plans and Tasmanian state infrastructure announcements should be reviewed to gauge future upside.

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## 6. Bull Case If the suburb’s underlying fundamentals (e.g., employment growth, infrastructure investment) improve, the median house price could rise above the current approximate $724,903 level. A modest 5 %–10 % capital uplift would push the median into the $760k–$800k range, delivering solid upside for owners who entered near the current median.

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## 7. Risks | Risk | What the data (or lack thereof) tells us | |------|------------------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy rate is supplied; a high vacancy could erode cash flow. | | Single‑employer dependency | No employment‑base data; reliance on a dominant employer would increase sensitivity to job losses. | | Supply pipeline | No information on new builds or approvals; a surge in supply could pressure prices and rents. | | Rate sensitivity | As with any Australian property, rising interest rates increase borrowing costs and can dampen buyer demand. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry range: aim to purchase around the median house price – roughly $700,000 – $750,000 (centred on the approximate $724,903 figure). - Minimum yield target: because weekly rent data are missing, set a yield threshold that meets your personal investment criteria (e.g., 4 % +  gross yield) and verify it once rental figures are obtained. - Watch signals: 1. Release of local vacancy statistics. 2. Announcement of new infrastructure or major employer projects. 3. Changes in days‑on‑market or price‑movement trends from the latest market report. - Recommended strategy: Buy and hold at a price near the current median, pending confirmation of rental income and infrastructure outlook. Secure a property that offers a solid cash‑flow buffer (targeting at least the minimum yield you set) and monitor the above signals to decide when to add to the position or exit.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.5/10
—Middle-tier SEIFA — moderate gentrification pressure
—Moderate capital growth (4.9% CAGR)
▲Inner/middle ring location (13.5km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
▲Active development pipeline (1121 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
4.9%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.5%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.9%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 4.9% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%

Growth drivers
  • +Strong population growth (4.8%/yr) driving demand
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • −High supply pipeline (1121 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

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Rental Vacancy Rate
1.8 high impact
Days on Market
35 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
375 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
4.94 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
4.3 high impact
1yr Price Growth
5.57 medium impact
Population Growth
4.76 high impact
Median Household Income
1783 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
6.1 medium impact
Public Transport Score
No data medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.5 medium impact
Distance to CBD
13.5 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
5 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
82.7 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.69 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.19 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

▲ 0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-07

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

278

2020

329

2021

182

2022

223

2023

109

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 7055

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 6 of 10 — Average

Population

540

Education (IEO)

6/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

5/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Huntingfield TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $375/wk median rent for Huntingfield. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Illawarra Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
7.6/10

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.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.