THRUMSTER
Investor score
55
Liveability score
51
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
Real$875,251
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real0.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.3%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
THRUMSTER 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 rent
$600/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+4.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
2.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.89%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
58 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
THRUMSTER 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 3.6% 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,306/wk
$69k taxable p.a.
Renters
30.8%
64.2% owner-occupier
Median age
47.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.7%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
14.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
82%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
31.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.0%
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
2.6%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
311.8 km
Regional
Days on market
42 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
46.7%
Buyer's market
Walkability
7 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
129.2 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,233/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2444
🏫Primary (9)
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Independent · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
North East Public School of Distance Education
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
🎓Secondary (5)
MacKillop College Port Macquarie
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Newman Senior Technical College
Catholic · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Government · Yrs 5-12 · Inner Regional
📚Combined (4)
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
Independent · Yrs K-9 · Inner Regional
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
Port Macquarie Adventist School
Independent · Yrs K-11 · Inner Regional
⭐Special (1)
Independent · Yrs 7-10 · Inner Regional
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
Average19 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
24
/ 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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