NSW2036· Pop. 33,767Bayside (NSW)

PHILLIP BAY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$1,180,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

5.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-43.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PHILLIP BAY 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

$1,170/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-19.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.50%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$986k

2021

$1150k

2022

$1159k

2023

$1300k

2024

$1213k

2025

$2100k

2026

$1180k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PHILLIP BAY is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Strong rental yield of 5.2%
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

$2,050/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

41.9%

55.2% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

32%

53% apartments

Degree qualified

52.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

200 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.5%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

58.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

7 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

6.0 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,712/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2036

🏫7 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1090

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1078

Malabar Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1068

Matraville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1046

Chifley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 954

Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 934

La Perouse Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 920

🎓Secondary (1)

Matraville Sports High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 930

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

High crime

50/ 100

14.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1003ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

53/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 3 tram🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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