KEMPS CREEK
Investor score
53
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
$4,250,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
0.8%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
6.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KEMPS CREEK
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KEMPS CREEK 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.
Median rent
$650/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+2.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.87%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.6%
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
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
KEMPS CREEK is a metropolitan NSW suburb with strong 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 0.8% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.6%
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,214/wk
$98k taxable p.a.
Renters
19.5%
74.3% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.1%
Population growth
+3.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
27.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
49%
35% apartments
Degree qualified
37.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
21.7%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
460 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.3%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
34.3 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
21 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
72.1%
Strong demand
Walkability
9 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
32.7 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
2,061/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 2178
🏫Primary (1)
Kemps Creek Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Emmaus Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (3)
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney
Independent · Yrs K-12
Mamre Anglican School
Independent · Yrs K-12
Irfan College
Independent · Yrs K-12
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
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
32
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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