Holbrook NSW Property Investment
Greater Hume · 2644 · Score: 50/100 · Hold
Holbrook Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Holbrook NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — 5.2% gross yield on a $447,115 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Median house price in Holbrook sits at $447,115 (pending peer validation) with 32 days on market and a 3.0% vacancy rate. This is a tenant-favourable market right now.
- Median house: $447,115 (pending peer validation) | Units: $321,651
- Gross yield: 5.2% | Net yield: 3.7%
- 5yr price CAGR: -2.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,650 | Owner-occupier rate: 74% | Affluence: Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $450/wk | Days on market: 32 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $477/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$69,651/yr
- vs long-term rent: $23,400/yr (+198% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Holbrook maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $514,182 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Holbrook pull back 10-15% from $447,115, 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
- Gladstone (NSW): $555,200 median, 4.5% yield, -18.7% 1yr growth
- Willawarrin (NSW): $580,000 median, 4.3% yield, -13.7% 1yr growth
- Frederickton (NSW): $495,831 median, 5.1% yield, -4.8% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Holbrook 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 5.7%.
- Entry range: $402,404 – $491,827
- Minimum gross yield to target: 5.5%
- 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.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 10.4% + 10yr CAGR 3.6%
- −High supply pipeline (367 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
63
2020
87
2021
83
2022
86
2023
48
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2644
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
2,442
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Holbrook NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $450/wk median rent for Holbrook. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Analyse a Property →Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.