NSW2213· Pop. 23,290Canterbury-Bankstown

PICNIC POINT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

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

$1,526,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-6.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PICNIC POINT 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

$930/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+6.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.82%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$1000k
2021
$1213k
2022
$1276k
2023
$1310k
2024
$1500k
2025
$1636k
2026
$1527k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PICNIC POINT 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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

$2,116/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.1%

71.7% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

64%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

39.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

410 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

22.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

66.4%

Strong demand

Walkability

51 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

16.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

2,681/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2213

🏫6 Primary🎓3 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Picnic Point Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1101

St Christopher's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1091

Panania Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1057

Panania North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1026

Tower Street Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 998

East Hills Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 986

🎓Secondary (3)

East Hills Girls Technology High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1031

Picnic Point High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1018

East Hills Boys High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1013

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
82/ 100

1.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1036ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
45/ 100
🚆 1 train🚃 3 tram🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

21

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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