Woodenbong NSW Property Investment
Tenterfield · 2476 · Score: 51/100 · Hold
Woodenbong Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Woodenbong NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — 5.2% gross yield on a $380,715 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Woodenbong has compounded at 6.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $380,715 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 30 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $380,715 (pending peer validation) | Units: $154,230
- Gross yield: 5.2% | Net yield: 3.7%
- 5yr price CAGR: 6.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 390 | Owner-occupier rate: 72% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $380/wk | Days on market: 30 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Woodenbong maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $437,822 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Woodenbong pull back 10-15% from $380,715, 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
- East Kempsey (NSW): $480,884 median, 5.1% yield, 14.3% 1yr growth
- Red Range (NSW): $420,000 median, 4.7% yield, 14.8% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Woodenbong offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a boom 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: $342,644 – $418,787
- 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 6.9% + 10yr CAGR 4.5%
- +Above-average population growth (1.7%/yr)
- −High supply pipeline (177 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
23
2020
53
2021
46
2022
24
2023
31
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2476
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
847
Education (IEO)
3/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Woodenbong NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $380/wk median rent for Woodenbong. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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Nearby Suburbs
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