Glenquarry NSW Property Investment

Glenquarry has compounded at 1.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $2,707,184 in 2021 is worth $2,873,560 today. Properties are sitting on market for 66 days (buyers have negotiating room). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $3,050,161 by 2031.

• Median house: $2,873,560 | Units: $3,134,633
• Gross yield: 1.4% | Net yield: -0.1%
• 5yr price CAGR: 1.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 0.7%/yr
• Population: 261 | Owner-occupier rate: 78% | Affluence: Very High

• Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages

• Vacancy: 2.7% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $800/wk | Days on market: 66 (worsening)
• Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.

• Median nightly rate: $566/night | Occupancy: 40%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$82,563/yr
• vs long-term rent: $41,600/yr (+98% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Standard suburban transport access

If Glenquarry maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.9%, median prices could reach $3,304,594 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Glenquarry pull back 10-15% from $2,873,560, with vacancy rising to 4.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

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

• 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
• Lovedale (NSW): $2,022,982 median, 1.4% yield, 14.6% 1yr growth

Glenquarry offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery 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: $2,586,204 – $3,160,916
• 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.