NSW2168· Pop. 45,023Liverpool

HECKENBERG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$1,108,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HECKENBERG 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

+4.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.69%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$650k

2021

$789k

2022

$820k

2023

$841k

2024

$925k

2025

$1100k

2026

$1108k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

HECKENBERG 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
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

$1,387/wk

$97k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.6%

57.0% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.5%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

53%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

40.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

600 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

71.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

46 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

28.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,995/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2168

🏫10 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

St Therese Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1003

Green Valley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 973

Hinchinbrook Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 959

Cartwright Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 920

Busby West Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 895

Busby Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 892

Ashcroft Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 887

Sadleir Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 883

Miller Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 880

Heckenberg Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 848

🎓Secondary (5)

Good Samaritan Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1006

Hoxton Park High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 940

James Busby High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 902

Miller High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 878

Ashcroft High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 877

📚Combined (1)

Minarah College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1014

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

Moderate

74/ 100

2.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

922ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

48/ 100

🚆 5 train🚃 1 tram🚌 53 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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