Chum Creek VIC Property Investment

Murrindindi · 3777 · Score: 56/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$949K
Rental Yield
1.9%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$350/wk
Median Unit Price
$922K
Population
981
Days on Market
332 days
Annual Growth
N/A

Chum Creek Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$585/night
Occupancy Rate
48%
Est. Annual Revenue
$102K

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

Chum Creek VIC Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the key figure is the median house price of $948,645 (sole source: OnTheHouse). The scorecard (56 / 100) also points to a neutral stance.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $948,645 (sole source – OnTheHouse; not peer‑validated). - Growth trend: *Data not supplied.* - Days on market: *Data not supplied.*

What this signals: With only a single‑source median price available, the market picture is incomplete. Buyers should treat the $948k figure as a provisional benchmark and seek additional data before committing. Sellers can use the price as a starting point but must be prepared for possible adjustments once broader market evidence emerges.

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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: *Data not supplied.* - Weekly rent: *Data not supplied.* - Gross yield: *Data not supplied.* - Demand rating: *Data not supplied.*

Implication for investors: Without vacancy, rent or yield figures, we cannot calculate the cash‑flow profile. Investors should obtain current rental listings or council data before estimating returns.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: *Data not supplied.* - Occupancy: *Data not supplied.* - Estimated annual revenue: *Data not supplied.*

LTR vs STR: In the absence of STR metrics, we cannot compare long‑term versus short‑term performance. A prudent approach is to monitor tourism trends and Airbnb listings for Chum Creek before deciding.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects: *Data not supplied.* - Transport links: *Data not supplied.* - Employment base: *Data not supplied.*

Demand drivers/limitations: With no infrastructure or employment data, we cannot identify specific catalysts or constraints. Investors should watch for council‑approved developments, road upgrades, or new business parks that could affect demand.

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## 6. Bull Case Because the only concrete number is the median house price, any upside scenario must be conditional on new information:

  • If peer‑validated pricing confirms the $948k median and a sustained influx of buyers materialises, a price appreciation of 5‑7 % per annum could be plausible in similar outer‑metropolitan suburbs.
  • Resulting price range: $1.0 M – $1.1 M after 12‑18 months.

*Note: The percentage range is illustrative only; we cannot assign a precise figure without supporting growth data.*

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Why it matters (numbers where available) | |------|------------------------------------------| | Single‑source price | Median price relies on one provider (OnTheHouse). If the figure is overstated, purchase price could be higher than true market value. | | Vacancy uncertainty | No vacancy data – a sudden rise could erode cash flow. | | Rental income unknown | Absence of weekly rent/gross yield prevents yield calculation; investors may over‑pay. | | Supply pipeline unknown | Without data on new builds or land releases, we cannot gauge future oversupply risk. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | Standard for all property – higher rates could reduce buyer capacity and pressure prices. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry range: Around the sole‑source median – $928,000 – $968,000 (± 2 % to allow for negotiation). - Minimum yield target: Cannot be set until reliable rent data is obtained; aim for ≥ 4 % gross yield once weekly rent is known. - Watch signals: 1. Publication of peer‑validated median price (e.g., CoreLogic, RP Data). 2. Release of council‑approved infrastructure or housing projects. 3. Emerging rental listings that reveal vacancy and rent levels. - Recommended strategy: 1. Hold existing positions while gathering missing data. 2. Conduct a rent‑audit (short‑term and long‑term) to establish realistic yields. 3. If rent data confirms a gross yield ≥ 4 % and the median price is validated, consider incremental acquisition at the lower end of the entry range. 4. If validation shows the median is significantly higher than market reality, re‑assess and potentially exit to protect capital.

*Proceed cautiously; the current dataset is too thin to justify a decisive buy or sell.*

Gentrification Index

Pre-gentrification3.0/10
—Middle-tier SEIFA — moderate gentrification pressure
—Moderate capital growth (6.0% CAGR)
▲Active development pipeline (534 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

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

Basis: 5yr CAGR 6.0% + 10yr CAGR 5.7%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • −Slow market (332 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
  • −High supply pipeline (534 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

3 green5 yellow7 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
2.2 high impact
Days on Market
332 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
350 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
6.01 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.7 high impact
1yr Price Growth
No data medium impact
Population Growth
0.32 high impact
Median Household Income
1517 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.3 medium impact
Public Transport Score
0 medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.7 medium impact
Distance to CBD
51.62 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
6 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
82.6 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
1.92 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
0.42 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

116

2020

135

2021

125

2022

89

2023

69

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 3777

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 6 of 10 — Average

Population

10,922

Education (IEO)

6/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

7/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Chum Creek VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $350/wk median rent for Chum Creek. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Chum Creek Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
6.7/10
Healesville High School
SecondaryGovernment
5.2/10

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.