Burrawang NSW Property Investment

Burrawang has compounded at 28.5%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,400,000–$1,797,500 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 31 days (roughly balanced conditions).

• Median house: $1,400,000–$1,797,500 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $0
• Gross yield: 2.0% | Net yield: 0.5%
• 5yr price CAGR: 28.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 6.1%/yr
• Population: 431 | Owner-occupier rate: 76% | Affluence: High

• Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

• Vacancy: 2.7% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $678/wk | Days on market: 31 (stable)
• Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.

• Median nightly rate: $741/night | Occupancy: 40%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$108,150/yr
• vs long-term rent: $35,256/yr (+207% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Robertson station 7.1km away

If Burrawang maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.9%, median prices could reach $2,067,125 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Burrawang pull back 10-15% from $1,797,500, with vacancy rising to 4.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

• Barrack Point (NSW): $1,711,063 median, 2.5% yield, 1.8% 1yr growth
• Bunyah (NSW): $1,511,962 median, 1.6% yield, 2.3% 1yr growth
• Diggers Camp (NSW): $1,775,000 median, 1.4% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth

Burrawang offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a boom 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 4.0%.

• Entry range: $1,617,750 – $1,977,250
• Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
• Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market holding under 35

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.