NSW2840· Pop. 2,389Brewarrina

GUNDERBOOKA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

$230,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-8.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GUNDERBOOKA 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

$205/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.73%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$85k
2021
$130k
2022
$158k
2023
$130k
2024
$324k
2025
$250k
2026
$230k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

GUNDERBOOKA 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 4.6% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,536/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.5%

54.1% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+0.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

25.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.7%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

693.5 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

39.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

677.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

120/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2840

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 993

Louth Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 923

Wanaaring Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 851

St Ignatius' Parish School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 826

Bourke Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 702

Enngonia Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 600

🎓Secondary (1)

Bourke High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 714

📚Combined (1)

Koinonia Christian Academy

Independent · Yrs 9-10

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

Disadvantaged
801ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
8/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

16

/ 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

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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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