Frankland River WA Property Investment

Cranbrook · 6396 · Score: 49/100 · Caution

Median House Price
$450K
Rental Yield
1.8%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$155/wk
Median Unit Price
N/A
Population
353
Days on Market
45 days
Annual Growth
9.3%

Frankland River Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$146/night
Occupancy Rate
%
Est. Annual Revenue
$35K

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

Frankland River WA Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the key figure is the Investment Scorecard 49.0 / 100 (Caution), signalling that the suburb sits just below the neutral threshold.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $450,000 (pending peer validation). - Growth trend / days on market: No data supplied, so we cannot identify a clear price trajectory or market speed.

Signal: With an un‑verified median price and no trend data, the market appears uncertain. Buyers should treat the price as provisional, while sellers lack evidence of strong demand.

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## 3. Rental Market No rental‑specific data (vacancy rate, weekly rent, gross yield, demand rating) is provided. Consequently we cannot quantify rental performance or advise on investor expectations for long‑term rentals.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity No short‑term rental metrics (nightly rate, occupancy, estimated annual revenue) are available. We therefore cannot assess whether a long‑term rental (LTR) or short‑term rental (STR) strategy would be superior.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers The dataset contains no information on local projects, transport links, employment hubs, or other demand drivers. Without these inputs, we cannot identify concrete catalysts or constraints for property demand.

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## 6. Bull Case If the median price validates at around $450,000 and future data shows price appreciation, the suburb could deliver capital growth. However, because no growth rates, demand indicators, or infrastructure details are supplied, we cannot attach a specific upside figure.

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## 7. Risks - Data uncertainty: Median price is pending validation, creating valuation risk. - Rental‑market opacity: Absence of vacancy and rent data makes income projections speculative. - Demand drivers unknown: Lack of information on employment or infrastructure leaves the demand base unclear. - Interest‑rate sensitivity: As with any Australian property, higher rates could pressure affordability and buyer activity.

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## 8. The Play - Entry range: approximately $450,000 (subject to validation). - Minimum yield target: Cannot be set without rental income data. - Watch signals: Confirmation of the median price, release of rental statistics, announcement of any infrastructure or employment projects. - Recommended strategy: Adopt a hold stance. Monitor the above signals before committing additional capital or pursuing a purchase.

Gentrification Index

Pre-gentrification3.2/10
▼High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
▲Strong capital growth (11.1% CAGR) — above national average
—Moderate development activity (23 approvals)

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
9.2%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
8.4%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
7.3%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 11.1% + 10yr CAGR 8.1%

Headwinds
  • −Population decline (-0.8%/yr) — demand headwind

Suburb Metric Thresholds

5 green4 yellow7 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
45 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
155 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
11.12 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
8.07 high impact
1yr Price Growth
9.26 medium impact
Population Growth
-0.77 high impact
Median Household Income
1573 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
1.5 medium impact
Public Transport Score
0 medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.3 medium impact
Distance to CBD
280.15 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
7 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
56.2 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
1.79 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
0.29 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

10

2020

5

2021

1

2022

3

2023

4

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 6396

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 6 of 10 — Average

Population

353

Education (IEO)

7/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

4/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Frankland River WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $155/wk median rent for Frankland River. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

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