NSW2749· Pop. 17,029Penrith

CRANEBROOK

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

$1,120,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CRANEBROOK

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CRANEBROOK 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

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.13%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$660k

2021

$800k

2022

$840k

2023

$855k

2024

$980k

2025

$1096k

2026

$1120k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CRANEBROOK 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 3.0% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,118/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.7%

72.2% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

70%

23% apartments

Degree qualified

38.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

51.7 km

Regional

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

63.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

8 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

51.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,276/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2749

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Corpus Christi Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1025

Henry Fulton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 998

Samuel Terry Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 980

Castlereagh Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 968

Braddock Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 880

🎓Secondary (1)

Cranebrook High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 916

📚Combined (3)

St Paul's Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1121

The Lakes Christian College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1022

Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre

Government

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

83/ 100

1.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

989ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

11/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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