NSW2162· Pop. 20,306Cumberland

SEFTON

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

$1,310,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-5.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SEFTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

SEFTON 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

$750/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.82%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$805k

2021

$925k

2022

$983k

2023

$1055k

2024

$1300k

2025

$1385k

2026

$1310k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SEFTON 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 3.0% 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

$1,404/wk

$97k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.1%

57.4% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

40.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

29.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

590 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

72.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

57 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

18.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,998/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2162

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1046

Sefton Infants School

Government · Yrs P-2

ICSEA 1027

Chester Hill Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 958

Chester Hill North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 950

🎓Secondary (2)

Sefton High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1033

Chester Hill High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 912

📚Combined (1)

Salamah College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 989

⭐Special (1)

Rowland Hassall School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 889

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

85/ 100

1.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

976ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

67/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 1 tram🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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