Asquith NSW Property Investment
Hornsby · 2077 · Score: 69/100 · Buy
Asquith Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Asquith NSW Investment Brief
BUY — 2.6% gross yield on a $1,788,600 median.
THE MARKET
Asquith has compounded at 3.3%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,520,588 in 2021 is worth $1,788,600 today. Properties are sitting on market for 42 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $2,103,850 by 2031.
- Median house: $1,788,600 | Units: $752,324
- Gross yield: 2.6% | Net yield: 1.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 6,160 | Owner-occupier rate: 59% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $900/wk | Days on market: 42 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $416/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$60,800/yr
- vs long-term rent: $46,800/yr (+30% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- NorthConnex Tunnel (Operational)
- Beaches Link Tunnel (Sydney) (Announced)
- Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (Operational)
- Transport: Asquith station 0.3km away
BULL CASE
If Asquith maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $2,056,890 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Asquith pull back 10-15% from $1,788,600, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Canley Vale (NSW): $1,345,042 median, 2.7% yield, 30.0% 1yr growth
- Holroyd (NSW): $1,497,415 median, 2.5% yield, 4.2% 1yr growth
- Berala (NSW): $1,695,375 median, 2.3% yield, 5.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Asquith presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current boom phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,609,740 – $1,967,460
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying 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 3.3% + 10yr CAGR 1.6%
- +Strong population growth (2.5%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (2252 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
627
2020
418
2021
423
2022
391
2023
393
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2077
Decile 8 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
42,819
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Asquith NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $900/wk median rent for Asquith. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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