NSW2076· Pop. 25,340Hornsby

NORTH WAHROONGA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor 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

$2,109,999

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-20.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for NORTH WAHROONGA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NORTH WAHROONGA 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

$1,000/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-9.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.04%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

0.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1675k
2021
$2110k
2022
$2000k
2023
$2118k
2024
$2460k
2025
$2650k
2026
$2110k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

NORTH WAHROONGA 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 2.5% 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

$2,923/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

17.1%

79.1% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

25.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

47.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

20.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

31 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

16.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,310/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2076

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚4 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Prouille Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1156

Wahroonga Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1156

Waitara Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1148

Normanhurst Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1139

🎓Secondary (2)

Normanhurst Boys High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1207

St Leo's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1113

📚Combined (4)

Abbotsleigh

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1217

Knox Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1187

Loreto Normanhurst

Independent · Yrs 5-12

ICSEA 1164

Wahroonga Adventist School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1161

Special (2)

St Edmund's College

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1107

St Lucy's School

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1104

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
92/ 100

0.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1155ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚃 2 tram🚌 55 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

48

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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