NSW2477· Pop. 12,899Lismore

CABBAGE TREE ISLAND

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$966,250

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

11.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CABBAGE TREE ISLAND

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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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.

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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

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.08%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

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

2020

$600k

2021

$753k

2022

$890k

2023

$836k

2024

$935k

2025

$870k

2026

$966k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CABBAGE TREE ISLAND is a NSW suburb offering moderate 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 3.8% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 11.1% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,451/wk

$52k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.7%

72.5% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.4%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

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

4.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

590.4 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

15.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

94/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2477

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1045

Rous Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1031

Wollongbar Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1028

Alstonville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1001

Wardell Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 952

Cabbage Tree Island Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 694

🎓Secondary (1)

Alstonville High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 990

⭐Special (1)

North Coast Pathway

Independent · Yrs 9-10

ICSEA 998

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

94/ 100

0.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

967ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

15/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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