Nelson Bay — Units

NEUTRAL
NSW 2315 Unit Rank #8 of 35 in Newcastle
$750K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
32 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
79d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
4.3% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
4.1%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.1% vacancy
Strong
#8/35 Average Structure 34 $750K

Atlaso rates Nelson Bay units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.09%, but properties take 79 days to sell, suggesting buyer caution. Better units options may be available in Newcastle.

At $750K, Nelson Bay ranks #8 of 35 units in Newcastle. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Prices grew 9.7% over the past year.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Newcastle.

Nelson Bay Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Sellers Market tightening. Act sooner rather than later.
+5.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+0.5%
Rents (12mo)
1.7%
Vacancy
33%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$728K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$565/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 2315.

Suburb Profile

Nelson Bay at a Glance

SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,310/wk
Median household
Median Age
54
Years
Mortgage Stress
33%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+0.3%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
41.9% owned 25.8% mortgage 29.4% renting

Demographic Trends

Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Nelson Bay as HOLD 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 Nelson Bay and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Nelson Bay?
The current median house price in Nelson Bay, nsw is $750K, with annual growth of +14.6%. Properties sell in approximately 79 days.
How fast do properties sell in Nelson Bay?
Properties in Nelson Bay sell in 79 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Nelson Bay?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Nelson Bay'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 Nelson Bay?
The gross rental yield for houses in Nelson Bay is 4.1%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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