NSW2560· Pop. 82,543Wollongong

ST HELENS PARK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

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

$972,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ST HELENS PARK 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

$580/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.61%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$580k
2021
$685k
2022
$612k
2023
$645k
2024
$850k
2025
$970k
2026
$972k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ST HELENS PARK 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 3.1% 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

$1,609/wk

$93k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.5%

60.4% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

70%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

35.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

54.4 km

Regional

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

56.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

28.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,324/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2560

🏫19 Primary🎓7 Secondary📚1 Combined4 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (19)

St Peter's Anglican Grammar

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1118

St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1049

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1045

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1043

Leumeah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1034

Kentlyn Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 990

Appin Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 989

Bradbury Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 987

Ruse Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 973

St Helens Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 968

Campbelltown North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 967

Woodland Road Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 959

Campbelltown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 946

Rosemeadow Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 945

Ambarvale Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 944

Thomas Acres Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 942

Campbelltown East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 927

John Warby Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 907

Briar Road Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 835

🎓Secondary (7)

St Patrick's College Campbelltown

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1049

John Therry Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1002

Leumeah High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 972

Campbelltown Performing Arts High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 950

Ambarvale High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 925

Thomas Reddall High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 908

Airds High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 875

📚Combined (1)

Sherwood Hills Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1040

Special (4)

Mary Brooksbank School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1000

Beverley Park School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 967

Dorchester School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 871

Lomandra School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 864

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
967ICSEA · national avg 1000

31 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
90/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 1 tram🚌 30 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

28

/ 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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