NSW2176· Pop. 3,457Fairfield

PRAIRIEWOOD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability 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

Real

$1,462,750

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-2.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.1%

modelled estimate

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PRAIRIEWOOD 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

$680/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.96%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$845k
2021
$980k
2022
$1.1m
2023
$1.1m
2024
$1.4m
2025
$1.5m
2026
$1.46m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PRAIRIEWOOD 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 2.4% 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

$1,664/wk

$98k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.2%

71.0% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+3.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

45.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

380 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

29.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

29 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

72.1%

Strong demand

Walkability

39 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

28.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,063/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2176

🏫8 Primary🎓4 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

St Johns Park Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
673 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls17% top SEA quarter

Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1009(51%)
641 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls14% top SEA quarter

King Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 985(40%)
396 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls9% top SEA quarter

Governor Philip King Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 979(37%)
568 students12:1 student–teacher43% girls9% top SEA quarter

Edensor Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 963(30%)
286 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls8% top SEA quarter

St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School

Independent · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 954(26%)
691 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

Bossley Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 934(19%)
265 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls4% top SEA quarter

Prairievale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 894(10%)
419 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

Prairiewood High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 978(37%)
1,288 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls11% top SEA quarter

Bossley Park High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 961(29%)
1,106 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

Mary MacKillop Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 935(20%)
843 students14:1 student–teacher100% girls5% top SEA quarter

St Johns Park High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 927(17%)
923 students12:1 student–teacher44% girls3% top SEA quarter

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
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
962ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
45/ 100
🚆 5 train🚃 3 tram🚌 51 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

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

low

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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