Wingello NSW Property Investment
Upper Lachlan · 2579 · Score: 58/100 · Hold
Wingello Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Wingello NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — $1,274,993 (pending peer validation) median with 9.5%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Wingello has compounded at 9.5%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,274,993 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 55 days (buyers have negotiating room).
- Median house: $1,274,993 (pending peer validation) | Units: $335,661
- Gross yield: 1.7% | Net yield: 0.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 9.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 647 | Owner-occupier rate: 82% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $425/wk | Days on market: 55 (worsening)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $475/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$69,378/yr
- vs long-term rent: $22,100/yr (+214% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Wingello maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $1,466,242 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Wingello pull back 10-15% from $1,274,993, 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
- Lake Illawarra (NSW): $982,570 median, 3.4% yield, 10.6% 1yr growth
- Blackett (NSW): $920,447 median, 2.9% yield, 9.7% 1yr growth
- Macquarie Fields (NSW): $1,027,033 median, 3.1% yield, 7.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Wingello offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable 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: $1,147,494 – $1,402,492
- 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 9.5% + 10yr CAGR 10.4%
- +Strong population growth (2.9%/yr) driving demand
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2579
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
4,646
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Wingello NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $425/wk median rent for Wingello. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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