BARDWELL PARK
Investor score
56
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
$1,400,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
2.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-15.4%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for BARDWELL PARK
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BARDWELL PARK 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.
Median rent
$690/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+5.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-6.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.04%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
55 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.1%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
BARDWELL PARK 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 2.6% with stable tenant 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,938/wk
$94k taxable p.a.
Renters
25.2%
72.0% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.1%
Population growth
+2.9% p.a.
Investor-owned
21.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
69%
26% apartments
Degree qualified
51.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
410 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
16.8%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
12.2 km
Middle ring
Days on market
35 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
65.9%
Strong demand
Walkability
7 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
5.5 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
2,661/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 2207
🏫Primary (5)
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Bardwell Park Infants School
Government · Yrs K-2
Bexley North Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Carlton Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bexley Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Sydney Technical High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Marist College Kogarah
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College
Independent · Yrs K-12
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
Moderate6.2 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Above average8 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
40
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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