LOVETT BAY
Investor score
50
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
$2,400,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
5.2%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
11.5%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.6%
modelled estimate
AI insights for LOVETT BAY
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
LOVETT BAY 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
$2,400/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+4.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.26%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
-1.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
LOVETT BAY is a metropolitan NSW suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 5.2%
- High annual growth of 11.5% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,601/wk
$98k taxable p.a.
Renters
9.2%
89.9% owner-occupier
Median age
52.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.0%
Population growth
+3.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
20.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
58%
35% apartments
Degree qualified
35.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
19.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
420 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
11.0%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
26.0 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
19 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
71.7%
Strong demand
Walkability
11 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
13.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,865/km²
Suburban
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
28
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
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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