NSW2100· Pop. 3,389Northern Beaches

BROOKVALE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

78

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

Real

$2,240,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

1.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-18.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BROOKVALE 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

$750/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.78%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1.52m
2021
$2.04m
2022
$1.87m
2023
$1.9m
2024
$2.25m
2025
$2.75m
2026
$2.24m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BROOKVALE 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 1.7% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,719/wk

$98k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.3%

74.2% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+3.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

55%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

50.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

22.8%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.2 km

Middle ring

Days on market

34 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

71.6%

Strong demand

Walkability

48 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

2.9 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,863/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2100

🏫3 Primary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Allambie Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1138(93%)
406 students19:1 student–teacher46% girls56% top SEA quarter

Beacon Hill Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1099(84%)
459 students19:1 student–teacher49% girls39% top SEA quarter

Brookvale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1075(77%)
306 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls32% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

St Augustine's College Sydney

Independent · Yrs 5-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1141(93%)
1,580 students11:1 student–teacher0% girls56% top SEA quarter

Oxford Falls Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1137(93%)
1,201 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls56% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

The Beach School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
35 students4:1 student–teacher51% girls24% top SEA quarter

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

Safe
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1105ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
53/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 3 tram🚌 47 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

42

/ 100

Early signs

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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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