Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best NSW suburbs to invest in under $700K

30 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 5.0%/yr; average gross yield is 3.2%. The dominant signal right now is population growthPopulation inflow is the strongest current signal in this filter — demand is building ahead of supply. Top pick: Angus (58/100). 8.1% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

Last updated: May 2026.

Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

  1. #1

    Angus

    8.1% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Gross yield · 8.1%
    58
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield8.1%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Budget headroom68% under cap
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·M12 Motorway19.5 kmConstruction · 2026

  2. #2

    Lower Macdonald

    8.3% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Gross yield · 8.3%
    58
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield8.3%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Budget headroom72% under cap
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta50.2 kmConstruction · 2030

    2775 · The HillsCompare investment case
  3. #3

    West Tamworth

    listings tightening 5.0% YoY, tight 1.3% vacancy.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 2.9%
    49
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta302.0 kmConstruction · 2030

    2340 · Liverpool PlainsCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Menangle Park

    3.8% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Gross yield · 3.8%
    49
    Yield🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Rental yield3.8%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (97% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport24.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    2563 · Campbelltown (NSW)Compare investment case
  5. #5

    Oxley Vale

    listings tightening 5.0% YoY, tight 1.3% vacancy.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 2.8%
    47
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta307.8 kmConstruction · 2030

    2340 · Liverpool PlainsCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Broken Hill

    4.6% gross yield, population +6.5% (5y).

    Gross yield · 4.6%
    47
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield4.6%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Budget headroom64% under cap
    Risks
    • Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport892.3 kmConstruction · 2026

    2880 · Unincorporated NSWCompare investment case
  7. #7

    South Tamworth

    listings tightening 5.0% YoY, tight 1.3% vacancy.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 2.3%
    46
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta300.8 kmConstruction · 2030

    2340 · Liverpool PlainsCompare investment case
  8. #8

    Westdale

    listings tightening 5.0% YoY, tight 1.3% vacancy.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 2.6%
    46
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta302.6 kmConstruction · 2030

    2340 · Liverpool PlainsCompare investment case
  9. #9

    Moree

    population +6.5% (5y), 3.1% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 3.1%
    42
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta496.1 kmConstruction · 2030

  10. #10

    West Kempsey

    population +6.5% (5y), 3.1% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 3.1%
    41
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2350.6 kmApproved · 2031

    2440 · Port Macquarie-HastingsCompare investment case

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