Both markets have comparable gross yields (3.3% vs 3.7%). Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions. Vacancy conditions favour Tamworth (1% vs 1.6%), indicating tighter rental demand relative to supply.
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| Metric | Geelong VIC · #33 | Tamworth NSW · #25 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.6% | 1% |
| Median Price | $904k | $640k |
| Weekly Rent | $575/wk | $453/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | $-17,108 | $-9,724 |
| Cashflow | Negative | Negative |
| Rent Growth 12m | +3.8% | +4.8% |
| Price Growth 12m | +2.1% | +6.2% |
| NG Dependence | High | High |
| Discovery Status | Known | Unknown |
| Population | 270k | 42k |
| Cycle Stage | Mid | Early |
| Policy Impact | ▼ DOWNGRADED | ▼ DOWNGRADED |
| Signal Score | 47 / Tier 3 | 53 / Tier 3 |
Geelong at $904k reflects the Melbourne proximity premium and post-pandemic lifestyle migration run. Deakin University, Barwon Health, NDIS growth, and logistics employment anchor the economy after the Ford closure in 2016. At 3.3% gross yield, cashflow is strongly negative at standard LVR. VIC state land tax changes add holding cost pressure. Investment case relies on Melbourne-correlated capital growth rather than income.
Tamworth is the primary service hub for north-west NSW — regional hospital, government services, and agricultural supply chains. The Country Music Festival is a tourism asset but the investment case rests on structural residential demand. At $640k and $453/wk, gross yield is 3.7% — price growth has significantly outpaced rent growth, turning what was an affordable high-yield market into a negative cashflow investment at current entry prices.
2026 median house data. Source: realestate.com.au. Data quality: imported. Verify before transacting.
Data vintage: 2026
realestate.com.au + PRD Q1 2026 Tamworth. Median house price $630k–$650k range. Data quality: imported.
Data vintage: 2026
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