Walcha, New South Wales
Rare Opportunity: Retirement Village Passive Investment - 2766MHEI
MHE INVESTMENT $950,000
Business Description
- Manufactured Home Estate with Passive Income.
- 12 x two-bedroom residences paying $117 per week in Land Lease fees.
- Site fees adjusted annually to aged pension.
- Ongoing Land Lease - no renewals required.
- Current owner maintains common areas (minimal work).
- Strong New England location.
- Vendors open to agreed vendor finance and initial operational support arrangements.
- Unique opportunity. Don't miss it!
- Contact us now for further details.
Walcha is situated in the pristine mountain area of Northern NSW, 62kms south of Armidale, 100 kms N/E of Tamworth, 180 kms west of Port Macquarie and 450 kms N/W of Sydney. The most ambient summer time temperatures one could ever wish for with a maximum of 26 deg and very little humidity. One can describe the Walcha climate as cool, crispy, clean mountain air. Spring time is an absolute blaze of pretty flowers and trees and autumn colors are a multitude of deciduous trees turning yellow, red and all in between.
Medical facilities in Walcha include a new hospital in 2006, three private doctors, a chemist shop and community help. Other facilities include two supermarkets, post office, three pubs, two motels, one caravan park, bowling club, RSL club, Men’s shed, craft shop and numerous business’ to make living easier. The CBD is two blocks of shops and offices. From the village the CBD is accessed by either driving or walking for approximately 900m.
Services include a train to/from Sydney, Tamworth and all places in between daily, a bus service week days to Armidale and a local taxi service. Flights are available from either Armidale or Tamworth to Sydney to Brisbane each day.
Contact James Carrick from Tourism Brokers for further information or to arrange an inspection.
Property ID: 2766MHEI (quote when enquiring)
Property Code: 5168
Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. 12 two‑bedroom residences generating fixed Land Lease income of $117 per week each, providing identifiable recurring revenue.
2. Site fees indexed annually to the aged pension, offering built‑in income adjustments linked to a government benchmark.
3. Ongoing Land Lease structure with no renewals required, reducing tenancy turnover and legal re‑letting exposure.
4. Current owner maintains common areas, indicating minimal onsite operational workload for a new owner.
5. Vendor open to agreed vendor finance and initial operational support, enabling flexible acquisition terms and a transition period.
6. Located in Walcha, a Strong New England region position, 62 km south of Armidale and 100 km north‑east of Tamworth, supporting regional demand.
7. Good regional connectivity, with daily trains to Sydney/Tamworth, weekday buses to Armidale, local taxi service, and flights via Armidale or Tamworth to Sydney and Brisbane.
8. Local amenities include a hospital (rebuilt 2006), three private doctors, a chemist, two supermarkets and a compact CBD two blocks from the village, enhancing resident services and convenience.
9. Tourism and lifestyle appeal from a cool, low‑humidity mountain climate, attractive seasonal scenery and ambient summer temperatures (max ~26°C), supporting retiree desirability.
10. Community infrastructure comprises accommodation options, clubs and social facilities including three pubs, two motels, RSL, bowling club and Men’s Shed, aiding resident quality of life and social engagement.
11. Compact site footprint with 900 m access to the CBD, implying walkable convenience for residents and potential appeal for low‑mobility retirees.
