NSW2449· Pop. 2,165Bellingen

BUCKRA BENDINNI

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$875,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

9.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BUCKRA BENDINNI 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

$550/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.51%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$325k

2021

$400k

2022

$500k

2023

$455k

2024

$515k

2025

$798k

2026

$875k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BUCKRA BENDINNI is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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 3.3% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 9.7% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$965/wk

$69k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.6%

75.1% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

74%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

21.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

384.1 km

Regional

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

56.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,093/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2449

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Tallowood Steiner School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 989

St Mary's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 827

📚Combined (1)

Bowraville Central School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 861

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

89/ 100

1.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

892ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

50/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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