Albany WA Property Investment
Albany · 6330 · Score: 48/100 · Caution
Albany 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.
Albany WA Investment Brief
CAUTION — 2.6% gross yield on a $1,090,000 median.
THE MARKET
Albany has compounded at 2.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $982,421 in 2021 is worth $1,090,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 78 days (buyers have negotiating room). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,209,359 by 2031.
- Median house: $1,090,000 | Units: $462,537
- Gross yield: 2.6% | Net yield: 1.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,403 | Owner-occupier rate: 70% | Affluence: Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $550/wk | Days on market: 78 (worsening)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $266/night | Occupancy: 36%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$34,878/yr
- vs long-term rent: $28,600/yr (+22% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Albany station 0.2km away
BULL CASE
If Albany maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $1,253,500 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Albany pull back 10-15% from $1,090,000, 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
- Girrawheen (WA): $800,000 median, 4.2% yield, 16.5% 1yr growth
- Balga (WA): $775,000 median, 4.8% yield, 14.1% 1yr growth
- Greenfields (WA): $771,704 median, 4.0% yield, 8.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Albany carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A recovery market combined with moderate 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: $981,000 – $1,199,000
- 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 2.1% + 10yr CAGR 3.9%
- −Slow market (78 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (1147 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
156
2020
370
2021
173
2022
206
2023
242
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6330
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
38,042
Education (IEO)
4/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Albany WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $550/wk median rent for Albany. 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.