Barrington NSW Property Investment
Walcha · 2422 · Score: 49/100 · Caution
Barrington Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Barrington NSW Investment Brief
CAUTION — 3.0% gross yield on a $830,161 median.
THE MARKET
Median house price in Barrington sits at $830,161 with 42 days on market and a 3.0% vacancy rate. This is a tenant-favourable market right now.
- Median house: $830,161 | Units: $267,750
- Gross yield: 3.0% | Net yield: 1.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: -10.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 394 | Owner-occupier rate: 74% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $480/wk | Days on market: 42 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Gloucester station 6.6km away
BULL CASE
If Barrington maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $954,685 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Barrington pull back 10-15% from $830,161, 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
- Lake Illawarra (NSW): $982,570 median, 3.4% yield, 10.6% 1yr growth
- Kinchela (NSW): $776,000 median, 3.2% yield, -0.5% 1yr growth
- Hat Head (NSW): $678,789 median, 3.6% yield, 37.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Barrington 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: $747,145 – $913,177
- 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 10.3% + 10yr CAGR 6.2%
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
3
2020
2
2021
16
2022
7
2023
3
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2422
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
5,608
Education (IEO)
3/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Barrington NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $480/wk median rent for Barrington. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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