NSW2775· Pop. 1,518The Hills

MARLOW

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

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

$711,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

AI insights for MARLOW

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MARLOW 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

$450/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.69%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$585k
2021
$625k
2022
$550k
2023
$658k
2024
$868k
2025
$710k
2026
$711k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MARLOW 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 3.3% with stable tenant 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,188/wk

$77k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.9%

79.8% owner-occupier

Median age

53.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

37.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

450 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

68.2 km

Regional

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

41.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,305/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2775

🏫2 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Macdonald Valley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1020

Wisemans Ferry Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 946

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
76/ 100

2.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
983ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
91/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 1 tram🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

39

/ 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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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