CABBAGE TREE ISLAND
Investor score
42
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
$649,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-8.9%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CABBAGE TREE ISLAND
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CABBAGE TREE ISLAND 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
$530/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+3.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-2.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.73%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
48 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
CABBAGE TREE ISLAND 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 4.3% 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
$1,107/wk
$51k taxable p.a.
Renters
26.4%
68.6% owner-occupier
Median age
49.0 yrs
Unemployment
5.4%
Population growth
+1.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
89%
4% apartments
Degree qualified
27.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.6 ha
Large block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.9%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
249.7 km
Regional
Days on market
65 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
31.5%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
133.0 km
Inland
NBN technology
SatelliteRemote — satellite connection
Population density
94/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2430
🏫Primary (13)
Hallidays Point Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Old Bar Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Upper Lansdowne Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Joseph's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Manning Adventist School
Independent · Yrs K-6
Tinonee Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Cundletown Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Mitchells Island Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Taree West Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Lansdowne Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Chatham Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Taree Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Manning Gardens Public School
Government · Yrs P-6
🎓Secondary (3)
St Clare's High School
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Taree High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Chatham High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
MidCoast Christian College
Independent · Yrs K-12
Manning Valley Anglican College
Independent · Yrs K-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
Safe0.3 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Below average18 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
13
/ 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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