NORTH SYDNEY
Investor score
47
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
2.5%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
4.3%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for NORTH SYDNEY
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
NORTH SYDNEY 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
$610/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+3.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.34%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
46 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
NORTH SYDNEY is a metropolitan NSW suburb with steady 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 4.3%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
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
$2,210/wk
$72k taxable p.a.
Renters
35.8%
59.2% owner-occupier
Median age
31.8 yrs
Unemployment
3.2%
Population growth
+0.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
27.2%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
65%
18% apartments
Degree qualified
48.6%
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
11.7%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
12.1 km
Middle ring
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
59.8%
Balanced market
Walkability
13 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
12.1 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,267/km²
Suburban
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe1.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
41
/ 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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