NSW2038· Pop. 9,487Sydney

ANNANDALE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

48

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$2,165,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

1.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-13.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ANNANDALE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ANNANDALE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$760/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+5.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-5.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.53%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1575k
2021
$1370k
2022
$1725k
2023
$1463k
2024
$1900k
2025
$2508k
2026
$2165k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ANNANDALE is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,683/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

41.8%

56.4% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

40%

53% apartments

Degree qualified

54.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

200 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.7%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

29 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

58.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

12 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

3.9 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,774/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2038

🏫3 Primary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1166

Annandale North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1148

Annandale Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 1145

Special (1)

Mackillop Education Waranara School

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 1019

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
54/ 100

4.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1120ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
69/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 1 tram🚌 21 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

45

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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