NSW2221· Pop. 17,065Georges River

CARSS PARK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

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

$1,399,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-35.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CARSS 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.

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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

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-16.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.26%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

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

2020
$1420k
2021
$1626k
2022
$1700k
2023
$1760k
2024
$1884k
2025
$2182k
2026
$1400k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CARSS 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 2.8% 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

$2,261/wk

$93k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.3%

79.0% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.1%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

29.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

43.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

520 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

18.2%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

66.2%

Strong demand

Walkability

6 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

6.7 km

Near coast

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,614/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2221

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Raphael's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1130

Bald Face Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1123

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1103

Connells Point Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1088

Blakehurst Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1049

🎓Secondary (1)

Blakehurst High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1043

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
80/ 100

2.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1089ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 1 tram🚌 22 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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