NSW2787· Pop. 4,605Blue Mountains

SHOOTERS HILL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

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

$505,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-27.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SHOOTERS HILL

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SHOOTERS HILL 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

$470/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+5.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-11.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.22%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$420k
2021
$404k
2022
$520k
2023
$470k
2024
$630k
2025
$698k
2026
$505k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • 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

$1,380/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.6%

72.9% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

72%

22% apartments

Degree qualified

38.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

99.7 km

Regional

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

63.1%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

79.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,187/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2787

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 968

Black Springs Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 961

Oberon Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 920

🎓Secondary (1)

Oberon High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 934

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
98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
946ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
69/ 100
🚆 1 train🚃 3 tram🚌 15 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

26

/ 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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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