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Norlane, with an expected rental return of $ 180 to $ 220 per week for a three-bedroom house. In 2018 saw a median 3 bedroom house price rise to approximately $ 350,000 with 2017-2018 period jumping over 20%. Rental yield is approximately 4% depending on quality of the property. Two bedroom unit saw a jump to $ 283,000 with rental yield of just over 5%.
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