Extremely low vacancy signals structural undersupply in the rental market, creating long-term price pressure.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Rental Pressure Market
DEMAND
0 buyers/listing
Weak↓
LIQUIDITY
30d DOM
Neutral→
AFFORDABILITY
-0.2% vs 5yr
Neutral→
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong↑
YIELD
4.3%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.5% vacancy
Strong↑
#5/74StrongStructure 76$835KTop 2.4% nationally
Atlaso rates Rathmines houses as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.54%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, and rental yield of 4.3% is above the national average. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $835K, Rathmines ranks #5 of 74 houses in Newcastle. The long-term structural outlook is Strong.
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
Buyer's MarketStock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
+0.2%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+10.3%
Rents (12mo)
0.8%
Vacancy
41%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$980K
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$709/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 2283.
Suburb Profile
Rathmines at a Glance
SEIFA Index
4/10
Average
Household Income
$1,441/wk
Median household
Median Age
47
Years
Mortgage Stress
28%
of income
Population Growth
+0.6%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
38.5%owned34.0%mortgage24.5%renting
Demographic Trends
Rathmines Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Rathmines Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
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Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
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Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
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Atlaso rates Rathmines as STRONG 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 Rathmines and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Rathmines?
The current median house price in Rathmines, nsw is $835K, with annual growth of +23.4%.
How fast do properties sell in Rathmines?
Days on market data is not currently available for Rathmines.
What is the growth outlook for Rathmines?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Rathmines'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 Rathmines?
The gross rental yield for houses in Rathmines is 4.3%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).