Strathfield South vs Zetland
Property investment comparison - Strathfield South, NSW 2136 vs Zetland, NSW 2017
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Strathfield South wins 2, Zetland wins 1. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Strathfield South | Zetland |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.3M | $2.3M |
| Median unit price | $725K | $980K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | - | 3.25% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | 5.84% |
| 1-year house growth | +0.6%estimate | +22.7%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | - | - |
| Vacancy rate | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Population | 3,636 | 12,622 |
Strathfield South vs Zetland: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $2.3M in Strathfield South and $2.3M in Zetland.
For units, Strathfield South sits at a median of $725K against $980K in Zetland, which makes Strathfield South the more affordable unit market and Zetland the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +0.6% in Strathfield South (an estimate) and +22.7% in Zetland (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Zetland, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 2.1% in Strathfield South and 2.5% in Zetland, so landlords in Strathfield South face less competition for tenants.
Zetland is the bigger suburb, with a population of 12,622 against 3,636, roughly 3.5 times the size of Strathfield South; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Zetland for recent price momentum, Strathfield South for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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