NSW2526· Pop. 16,736Wollongong

CORDEAUX HEIGHTS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$1,100,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CORDEAUX HEIGHTS

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CORDEAUX HEIGHTS 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

$700/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$590k

2021

$815k

2022

$900k

2023

$880k

2024

$1068k

2025

$1095k

2026

$1100k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CORDEAUX HEIGHTS is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.3% 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

$2,000/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.3%

73.6% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

27.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

69.5 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

25.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

64/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2526

🏫4 Primary📚2 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1066

Mount Kembla Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1050

Unanderra Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 992

Farmborough Road Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 961

📚Combined (2)

Illawarra Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1091

Cedars Christian College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1067

⭐Special (2)

Cedars Christian College - Aspire

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1094

Craig Davis College

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 825

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

Average

1018ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

7/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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