Manilla NSW Property Investment
Tamworth · 2346 · Score: 49/100 · Caution
Manilla Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Manilla NSW Investment Brief
CAUTION — 5.7% gross yield on a $431,936 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Manilla has compounded at 4.1%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $431,936 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 42 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $431,936 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 5.7% | Net yield: 4.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 2,386 | Owner-occupier rate: 70% | 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: $470/wk | Days on market: 42 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $415/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$60,608/yr
- vs long-term rent: $24,440/yr (+148% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: West Tamworth station 44.0km away
BULL CASE
If Manilla maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $496,726 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Manilla pull back 10-15% from $431,936, 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
- Gladstone (NSW): $555,200 median, 4.5% yield, -18.7% 1yr growth
- Frederickton (NSW): $495,831 median, 5.1% yield, -4.8% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Manilla carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A recovery 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: $388,742 – $475,130
- Minimum gross yield to target: 6.0%
- 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
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 4.1% + 10yr CAGR 7.2%
- −Population decline (-0.8%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (1610 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
251
2020
359
2021
338
2022
318
2023
344
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2346
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
3,033
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Manilla NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $470/wk median rent for Manilla. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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