NSW2560Wollongong

MACARTHUR SQUARE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

Liveability score

56

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

Real

$972,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

0.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MACARTHUR SQUARE 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

$580/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.78%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$580k
2021
$685k
2022
$612k
2023
$645k
2024
$850k
2025
$970k
2026
$972k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MACARTHUR SQUARE 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 3.1% 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

$1,609/wk

$93k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.5%

60.4% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

73%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

44.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

54.4 km

Regional

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

56.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

28.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,324/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2560

🏫19 Primary🎓7 Secondary📚1 Combined4 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (19)

St Peter's Anglican Grammar

Independent · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1118(89%)
428 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls47% top SEA quarter

St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1049(68%)
554 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls24% top SEA quarter

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1045(66%)
202 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls18% top SEA quarter

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(65%)
341 students16:1 student–teacher56% girls19% top SEA quarter

Leumeah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1034(61%)
516 students17:1 student–teacher47% girls20% top SEA quarter

Kentlyn Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 990(42%)
120 students15:1 student–teacher39% girls10% top SEA quarter

Appin Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 989(42%)
337 students17:1 student–teacher43% girls9% top SEA quarter

Bradbury Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 987(41%)
704 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls14% top SEA quarter

Ruse Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 973(35%)
483 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls10% top SEA quarter

St Helens Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 968(32%)
363 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls7% top SEA quarter

Campbelltown North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 967(32%)
358 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls8% top SEA quarter

Woodland Road Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 959(28%)
275 students13:1 student–teacher45% girls5% top SEA quarter

Campbelltown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 946(23%)
284 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls7% top SEA quarter

Rosemeadow Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 945(23%)
724 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

Ambarvale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 944(22%)
433 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls7% top SEA quarter

Thomas Acres Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 942(22%)
495 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

Campbelltown East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 927(17%)
380 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

John Warby Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 907(12%)
228 students10:1 student–teacher41% girls4% top SEA quarter

Briar Road Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 835(4%)
263 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (7)

St Patrick's College Campbelltown

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1049(68%)
698 students13:1 student–teacher100% girls20% top SEA quarter

John Therry Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1002(48%)
1,057 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls11% top SEA quarter

Leumeah High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 972(34%)
691 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

Campbelltown Performing Arts High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 950(25%)
893 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls6% top SEA quarter

Ambarvale High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 925(17%)
807 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

Thomas Reddall High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 908(12%)
488 students9:1 student–teacher49% girls2% top SEA quarter

Airds High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 875(7%)
542 students9:1 student–teacher46% girls2% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Sherwood Hills Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1040(65%)
145 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls19% top SEA quarter

Special (4)

Mary Brooksbank School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1000(47%)
123 students5:1 student–teacher27% girls15% top SEA quarter

Beverley Park School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 967(32%)
59 students5:1 student–teacher27% girls7% top SEA quarter

Dorchester School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 871(6%)
19 students1:1 student–teacher47% girls13% top SEA quarter

Lomandra School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 864(6%)
75 students3:1 student–teacher27% girls6% top SEA quarter

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
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
967ICSEA · national avg 1000

31 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 4 tram🚌 47 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

37

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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