Adaminaby NSW Property Investment
Snowy Valleys · 2629 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Adaminaby Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Adaminaby NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — 5.6% gross yield on a $455,925 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Adaminaby has compounded at 4.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $455,925 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 51 days (buyers have negotiating room).
- Median house: $455,925 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 5.6% | Net yield: 4.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 339 | Owner-occupier rate: 74% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $490/wk | Days on market: 51 (worsening)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $560/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$81,797/yr
- vs long-term rent: $25,480/yr (+221% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Snowy Hydro 2.0 (Under Construction)
- Transport: Snowy Junction station 42.0km away
BULL CASE
If Adaminaby maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $524,314 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Adaminaby pull back 10-15% from $455,925, 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
- Werris Creek (NSW): $342,492 median, 5.8% yield, 4.7% 1yr growth
- Aldavilla (NSW): $591,435 median, 4.2% yield, 3.4% 1yr growth
- Gladstone (NSW): $555,200 median, 4.5% yield, -18.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Adaminaby offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 6.1%.
- Entry range: $410,332 – $501,518
- Minimum gross yield to target: 5.9%
- 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 13.0% + 10yr CAGR 7.6%
- −High supply pipeline (225 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 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
41
2020
60
2021
50
2022
48
2023
26
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2629
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
534
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Adaminaby NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $490/wk median rent for Adaminaby. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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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