Balgownie — Units

BUY
NSW 2519 Unit Rank #3 of 33 in Wollongong
$875K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
Rental Pressure Market #3 of 33

Extremely low vacancy signals structural undersupply in the rental market, creating long-term price pressure.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Rental Pressure Market
DEMAND
0 buyers/listing
Weak
LIQUIDITY
30d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
-7.9% vs 5yr
Strong
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong
YIELD
3.7%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.6% vacancy
Strong
#3/33 Good Structure 56 $875K

Atlaso rates Balgownie units as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.55%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $875K, Balgownie ranks #3 of 33 units in Wollongong. The long-term structural outlook is Good.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Premium markets are structurally compressed at this price level.

2 alternatives identified.

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-19.7%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+0.0%
Rents (12mo)
0.3%
Vacancy
49%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$589K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$603/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2519.

Suburb Profile

Balgownie at a Glance

SEIFA Index
7/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,685/wk
Median household
Median Age
41
Years
Mortgage Stress
31%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+0.2%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
33.8% owned 30.0% mortgage 33.1% renting

Demographic Trends

Balgownie Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Balgownie Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balgownie a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Balgownie as BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Balgownie and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Balgownie?
The current median house price in Balgownie, nsw is $875K, with annual growth of +21.5%.
How fast do properties sell in Balgownie?
Days on market data is not currently available for Balgownie.
What is the growth outlook for Balgownie?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Balgownie's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Balgownie?
The gross rental yield for houses in Balgownie is 3.7%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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