Toukley NSW Property Investment
Central Coast (NSW) · 2263 · Score: 54/100 · Hold
Toukley Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Toukley NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — $961,865 median with 7.9%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Toukley has compounded at 7.9%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $657,668 in 2021 is worth $961,865 today. Properties are sitting on market for 39 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,406,764 by 2031.
- Median house: $961,865 | Units: $650,636
- Gross yield: 3.1% | Net yield: 1.6%
- 5yr price CAGR: 7.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,557 | Owner-occupier rate: 62% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.4% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $570/wk | Days on market: 39 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $677/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$98,806/yr
- vs long-term rent: $29,640/yr (+233% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Toukley maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.7%, median prices could reach $1,106,145 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Toukley pull back 10-15% from $961,865, with vacancy rising to 4.3% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Lake Illawarra (NSW): $982,570 median, 3.4% yield, 10.6% 1yr growth
- Kinchela (NSW): $776,000 median, 3.2% yield, -0.5% 1yr growth
- Hat Head (NSW): $678,789 median, 3.6% yield, 37.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Toukley offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling 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: $865,678 – $1,058,052
- 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
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 7.9% + 10yr CAGR 9.3%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.4%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (7045 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
1,131
2020
1,366
2021
1,417
2022
1,906
2023
1,225
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2263
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
24,554
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Toukley NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $570/wk median rent for Toukley. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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