Both markets have comparable gross yields (4.1% vs 4.4%). Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions.
Research context only. Not financial advice. Both markets carry distinct risks specific to their location, employment base, and economic profile. Read the individual suburb research pages before drawing conclusions. All policy references reflect proposed changes subject to final legislation.
| Metric | Bathurst NSW · #19 | Dubbo NSW · #12 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Median Price | $665k | $668k |
| Weekly Rent | $530/wk | $570/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | $-7,020 | $-5,096 |
| Cashflow | Slightly-Negative | Slightly-Negative |
| Rent Growth 12m | +4.8% | +6.4% |
| Price Growth 12m | +5.8% | +5.8% |
| NG Dependence | Medium | Medium |
| Discovery Status | Unknown | Unknown |
| Population | 42k | 40k |
| Cycle Stage | Early | Early |
| Policy Impact | ▼ DOWNGRADED | ◆ NEUTRAL |
| Signal Score | 55 / Tier 2 | 61 / Tier 2 |
Bathurst is a heritage inland NSW city — Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Base Hospital, government services, and the Bathurst 1000 motorsport event. Sea/tree change migration from Sydney drove price growth since 2020. At $665k and $530/wk, gross yield is 4.1% and cashflow is slightly negative. Better yield than Wagga or Albury; more affordable than coastal NSW equivalents. New builds eligible for NG retention.
Central west NSW regional hub with the most attractive yield profile in the NSW expansion set at 4.4%. Dubbo Base Hospital is the major employer; Taronga Western Plains Zoo and agribusiness supply chains support a diversified service economy. Cashflow gap is relatively small ($5k/yr pre-costs) and rent growth at 6.4% is narrowing it. Of the expansion markets, Dubbo has the most achievable path to cashflow breakeven.
realestate.com.au Bathurst median house Jun 2025–May 2026. Data quality: imported.
Data vintage: 2026
2026 median house data. Source: realestate.com.au. Data quality: imported. Verify before transacting.
Data vintage: 2026
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