NSW2720· Pop. 8,501Snowy Valleys

WINDOWIE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$500,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-7.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WINDOWIE 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

$410/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.75%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

43 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$313k

2021

$345k

2022

$410k

2023

$454k

2024

$632k

2025

$540k

2026

$500k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WINDOWIE 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,336/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.9%

69.0% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+0.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

25.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

308.3 km

Regional

Days on market

61 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

33.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

25 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

215.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

114/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2720

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Tumut Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 976

Franklin Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 900

Talbingo Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

🎓Secondary (1)

Tumut High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 919

📚Combined (1)

McAuley Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1001

⭐Special (1)

Snowy Valleys School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 869

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

100/ 100

0.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

933ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

2/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 1 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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