FairSquare/New South Wales/Bateau Bay
Suburb Dossier · NSW · 2261

Bateau Bay

Bateau Bay presents a strong investment case due to its critically low supply and robust demand, driving sustained capital appreciation of 6.5 percent over the last 12 months. This market boasts an exceptionally tight rental environment, with a 0.8 percent vacancy rate supporting high weekly rents of $720 and attracting tenants seeking lifestyle opportunities 61 kilometres from the Sydney central business district.

Model Verdict
Hidden Gem
6.3OUT OF 10
Median
$1.2M
house
Gross Yield
3.1%
derived
Weekly Rent
$720
3-bed median
12m Growth
+6.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Bateau Bay

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
61km
Yield
derived from model
3.1%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$720
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.2M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

9 of 12 signals locked. The model's full read is in the complete analysis.

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
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FAQ
01

Is Bateau Bay a good investment in 2026?

The model rates Bateau Bay a 6.3/10 and classifies it as "Hidden Gem". Bateau Bay presents a strong investment case due to its critically low supply and robust demand, driving sustained capital appreciation of 6.5 percent over the last 12 months. This market boasts an exceptionally tight rental environment, with a 0.8 percent vacancy rate supporting high weekly rents of $720 and attracting tenants seeking lifestyle opportunities 61 kilometres from the Sydney central business district.

02

What is the rental yield in Bateau Bay?

Bateau Bay is tracking at a 3.1% gross rental yield with a median weekly rent of $720 against a median house price of $1.2M. Full rent progression analysis is included in the complete model report.

03

How does the model value Bateau Bay?

The model derives the median price from our proprietary yield model, not from scraped listings or AI estimates. Weekly rent × 52 ÷ gross yield returns the median price — every number on this page traces back to that formula.

04

Which investor profiles does Bateau Bay suit?

Model signals align with: Income Hold. Avoidance profiles and risk flags are covered in the full model output.

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