STANFORD MERTHYR
Investor score
50
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
$708,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
3.7%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
8.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for STANFORD MERTHYR
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
STANFORD MERTHYR 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.
Median rent
$500/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+4.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.95%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
51 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
STANFORD MERTHYR is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong 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 3.7% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 8.1% — outperforming state average
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,248/wk
$56k taxable p.a.
Renters
31.9%
65.8% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.1%
Population growth
+1.5% p.a.
Investor-owned
6.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
79%
8% apartments
Degree qualified
29.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
780 m²
Large block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
119.3 km
Regional
Days on market
39 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
46.2%
Buyer's market
Walkability
72 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
30.1 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,089/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2327
🏫Primary (4)
Holy Spirit Primary School
Catholic · Yrs 3-6
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Government · Yrs K-2
Pelaw Main Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Kurri Kurri Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Kurri Kurri High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
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
Safe0.2 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Below average5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
19
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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