LURNEA
Investor score
52
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
$685,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
4.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-34.5%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for LURNEA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
LURNEA 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
$600/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+3.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-15.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
0.99%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
-1.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 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
LURNEA is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.5% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- 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
$1,566/wk
$98k taxable p.a.
Renters
40.5%
56.0% owner-occupier
Median age
35.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.2%
Population growth
+3.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
49%
35% apartments
Degree qualified
33.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
27.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
560 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
7.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
27.4 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
17 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
72.1%
Strong demand
Walkability
85 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
23.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
2,067/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 2170
🏫Primary (18)
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Newbridge Heights Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Hammondville Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Chipping Norton Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Dalmeny Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Nuwarra Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Casula Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Marsden Road Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Prestons Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Liverpool Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Gulyangarri Public School
Government · Yrs P-6
Mount Pritchard Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Warwick Farm Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Mount Pritchard East Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Liverpool West Public School
Government · Yrs P-6
Lurnea Public School
Government · Yrs P-6
🎓Secondary (5)
Moorebank High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Casula High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Liverpool Girls High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Liverpool Boys High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Lurnea High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (5)
William Carey Christian School
Independent · Yrs K-12
Amity College
Independent · Yrs K-12
All Saints Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs K-12
Al Amanah College
Independent · Yrs K-12
Georges River Environmental Education Centre
Government
⭐Special (4)
Les Powell School
Government · Yrs U
Mainsbridge School
Government · Yrs U
Lawrence Hargrave School
Government · Yrs U
Liverpool Hospital School
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
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average30 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
28
/ 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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