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.
Bathurst has been flagged as a viable new residential construction market. New builds retain full negative gearing eligibility under the proposed 2026 policy framework, while existing property purchases face the July 2027 restriction. Verify specific site feasibility with a local builder, planner, and tax adviser. New build cost overruns in regional markets are a material risk.
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.
Slightly negative cashflow — moderate NG dependence. Assess whether the sea/tree change migration trend is structural or cyclical. Smaller buyer pool than coastal NSW. Source: realestate.com.au Jun 2025–May 2026. Verify independently before transacting.
4.1% yield at $665k = $27,560 annual rent vs $34,580 annual interest (80% LVR, 6.5%) = -$7,020. Slightly negative cashflow. New builds eligible for NG retention under current policy.
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