LAKEMBA
Investor score
58
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
$550,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
5.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-3.7%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for LAKEMBA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
LAKEMBA 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
$530/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+5.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.04%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.1%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
LAKEMBA is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 5.0%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,234/wk
$101k taxable p.a.
Renters
56.8%
39.9% owner-occupier
Median age
32.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.3%
Population growth
+3.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
8.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
54%
33% apartments
Degree qualified
41.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
27.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
550 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
13.2%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
13.7 km
Middle ring
Days on market
25 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
70.5%
Strong demand
Walkability
14 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
10.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,749/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2195
🏫Primary (5)
Al Hikma College
Independent · Yrs K-6
St Therese's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Lakemba Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Wiley Park Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Hampden Park Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Holy Spirit Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Rissalah College
Independent · Yrs K-12
⭐Special (1)
Canterbury Vale School
Government · Yrs U
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
Safe1.9 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average8 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
33
/ 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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