PETERSHAM
Investor score
47
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
$1,277,500
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
2.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
44.4%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for PETERSHAM
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
PETERSHAM 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
$710/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+2.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
23.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.24%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
63 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
PETERSHAM is a metropolitan NSW suburb with strong 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 2.9% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 44.4% — outperforming state average
- Access to national transport network and amenities
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
$2,284/wk
$107k taxable p.a.
Renters
49.4%
48.8% owner-occupier
Median age
35.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.0%
Population growth
+4.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
38%
54% apartments
Degree qualified
45.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
23.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
330 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
16.0%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
6.3 km
Middle ring
Days on market
20 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
59.3%
Balanced market
Walkability
17 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
6.3 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
4,316/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 2049
🏫Primary (3)
Petersham Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Taverners Hill Infants School
Government · Yrs K-2
Lewisham Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Fort Street High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
NSW School of Languages
Government
📚Combined (1)
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham
Independent · Yrs 5-12
⭐Special (2)
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs U
The John Berne School
Independent · Yrs U
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
Moderate3.8 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier7 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
26
/ 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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