NSW2173· Pop. 14,544Sutherland

WATTLE GROVE

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

$1,361,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WATTLE GROVE 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

$720/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.52%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$800k

2021

$938k

2022

$1025k

2023

$1050k

2024

$1260k

2025

$1325k

2026

$1362k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WATTLE GROVE 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 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,495/wk

$98k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.6%

68.1% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.5%

Population growth

+3.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

47%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

43.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

600 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

35.1 km

Regional

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

72.1%

Strong demand

Walkability

73 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

26.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,063/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2173

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Holsworthy Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1100

St Christopher's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1080

Wattle Grove Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1035

🎓Secondary (1)

Holsworthy High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1000

📚Combined (1)

St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1132

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

94/ 100

0.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1069ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

91/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 1 tram🚌 32 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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