NSW2577Shellharbour

BENDEELA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

40

Liveability score

49

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,175,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-2.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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BENDEELA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$700/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.90%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$790k
2021
$675k
2022
$1.15m
2023
$1.13m
2024
$940k
2025
$1.21m
2026
$1.18m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BENDEELA is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,667/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.2%

75.7% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.0%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

18.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

109.1 km

Regional

Days on market

46 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

25.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

48.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

143/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2577

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Burrawang Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1076(77%)
30 students11:1 student–teacher73% girls29% top SEA quarter

Kangaroo Valley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1073(76%)
83 students16:1 student–teacher52% girls33% top SEA quarter

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1063(73%)
188 students16:1 student–teacher54% girls24% top SEA quarter

Berrima Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1029(59%)
158 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls16% top SEA quarter

Robertson Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1025(58%)
147 students16:1 student–teacher44% girls18% top SEA quarter

Moss Vale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 985(40%)
442 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls12% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

St Paul's International College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1071(76%)
127 students7:1 student–teacher38% girls32% top SEA quarter

Moss Vale High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1015(54%)
790 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls14% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1042ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
15/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

8

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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