NSW2517· Pop. 13,959Wollongong

RUSSELL VALE

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

$1,335,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-1.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for RUSSELL VALE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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RUSSELL VALE 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

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.17%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$830k

2021

$1020k

2022

$1200k

2023

$1190k

2024

$1244k

2025

$1361k

2026

$1335k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

RUSSELL VALE is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.6% 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

$1,806/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.4%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

27.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

60.9 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

12 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

8.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

102/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2517

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Woonona Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1070

Russell Vale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1040

Woonona East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1037

🎓Secondary (1)

Woonona High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1030

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

1044ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

8/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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