NSW2030· Pop. 9,510Waverley

VAUCLUSE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

48

Liveability score

73

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

Real

$3,675,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-50.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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VAUCLUSE 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

$1,400/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+6.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-24.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.80%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$3.46m
2021
$4.83m
2022
$3.38m
2023
$7.05m
2024
$6.3m
2025
$7.4m
2026
$3.67m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

VAUCLUSE 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 2.0% 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

$3,481/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.2%

72.9% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

24.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

33%

53% apartments

Degree qualified

44.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

35.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

200 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.0%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

58.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

33 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

6.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

5,841/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2030

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Vaucluse Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1145(94%)
217 students14:1 student–teacher40% girls60% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Rose Bay Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1107(86%)
1,127 students14:1 student–teacher41% girls43% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Kesser Torah College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1082(79%)
484 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls31% top SEA quarter

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
86/ 100

1.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1111ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
54/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 4 tram🚌 27 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

37

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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