Glen Innes NSW Property Investment
Armidale · 2370 · Score: 47/100 · Caution
Glen Innes Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Glen Innes NSW Investment Brief
CAUTION — 4.5% gross yield on a $457,494 median.
THE MARKET
Glen Innes has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $390,829 in 2021 is worth $457,494 today. Properties are sitting on market for 41 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $535,530 by 2031.
- Median house: $457,494 | Units: $369,390
- Gross yield: 4.5% | Net yield: 3.0%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 6,219 | Owner-occupier rate: 68% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $400/wk | Days on market: 41 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $569/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$83,046/yr
- vs long-term rent: $20,800/yr (+299% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Glen Innes maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $526,118 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Glen Innes pull back 10-15% from $457,494, 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
Glen Innes carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A cooling 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: $411,745 – $503,243
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.8%
- 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 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- −High supply pipeline (473 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
30
2020
45
2021
62
2022
109
2023
227
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2370
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
7,785
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Glen Innes NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $400/wk median rent for Glen Innes. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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