BOX RIDGE
Investor score
45
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
$710,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-2.4%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for BOX RIDGE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BOX RIDGE 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.
Median rent
$550/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+2.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.65%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
49 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
BOX RIDGE is a NSW suburb offering moderate 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 4.0% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,593/wk
$54k taxable p.a.
Renters
29.7%
67.4% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.3%
Population growth
+1.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
74%
10% apartments
Degree qualified
28.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
19.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
660 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
160.3 km
Regional
Days on market
37 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
48.3%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
147.5 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
932/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2795
🏫Primary (17)
O'Connell Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Catholic · Yrs K-6
The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Catholic · Yrs K-6
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Perthville Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Meadow Flat Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Eglinton Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bathurst Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Trunkey Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Raglan Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Sofala Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Rockley Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bathurst South Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Wattle Flat Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bathurst West Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kelso Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (4)
St Stanislaus' College
Independent · Yrs 7-12
MacKillop College Bathurst
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Government · Yrs 7-12
Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Scots All Saints College
Independent · Yrs K-12
⭐Special (2)
Carenne School
Government · Yrs U
Skillset Senior College
Independent · Yrs 10-12
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
Safe0.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average24 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
20
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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