Coorabell NSW Property Investment

Ballina · 2479 · Score: 67/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$2.51M
Rental Yield
2.0%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$975/wk
Median Unit Price
$999K
Population
481
Days on Market
42 days
Annual Growth
-0.5%

Coorabell Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$484.67/night
Occupancy Rate
%
Est. Annual Revenue
$115K
AI Investment Analysis

Coorabell NSW Investment Brief

HOLD2.0% gross yield on a $2,514,207 median.

THE MARKET

Median house price in Coorabell sits at $2,514,207 with 42 days on market and a 3.0% vacancy rate. This is a tenant-favourable market right now.

  • Median house: $2,514,207 | Units: $999,051
  • Gross yield: 2.0% | Net yield: 0.5%
  • 5yr price CAGR: -14.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: -3.8%/yr
  • Population: 481 | Owner-occupier rate: 72% | Affluence: Very High
  • Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 3.0% (worsening) | Rental demand: Moderate
  • Median weekly rent: $975/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: North Beach station 9.1km away

BULL CASE

If Coorabell maintains 4%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $2,891,338 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Coorabell pull back 10-15% from $2,514,207, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • Negative price growth suggests a softening market
  • - Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
  • - Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • Campsie (NSW): $1,865,686 median, 2.3% yield, 1.5% 1yr growth
  • Pinkett (NSW): $2,650,000 median, 0.8% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
  • Long Point (NSW): $2,700,000 median, 1.2% yield, 12.5% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Coorabell offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable 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: $2,262,786$2,765,628
  • 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

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Strong capital growth (17.1% CAGR) — above national average
Active development pipeline (1596 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
15.0%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
13.8%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
12.0%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 17.1% + 10yr CAGR 14.6%

Growth drivers
  • +Strong population growth (4.1%/yr) driving demand
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (1596 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

8 green3 yellow5 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
42 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
975 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
17.07 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
14.62 high impact
1yr Price Growth
-0.5 medium impact
Population Growth
4.09 high impact
Median Household Income
2048 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.7 medium impact
Public Transport Score
0 medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.9 medium impact
Distance to CBD
620.61 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
72.1 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.02 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
0.52 high impact

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

433

2020

361

2021

270

2022

310

2023

222

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2479

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

5,780

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

9/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Coorabell NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $975/wk median rent for Coorabell. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Coorabell PS
PrimaryGovernment
6.9/10
Byron Bay HS
SecondaryGovernment
7.1/10

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