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Eveleigh, NSW 2015

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$1,865,000

market range $1.9M-$4.6M

Median Unit

$1,215,000

market range $875K-$1.9M

Gross Yield (houses)

3.8%

1yr Growth (houses)

+4.0%

estimate

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Eveleigh market and investor summary

In Eveleigh, NSW 2015, the median house sells for around $1.9M, on a gross rental yield of 3.8% for houses. House prices have moved +4.0% over the past year. At 1.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Eveleigh: people, income and schools

Eveleigh has a resident population of roughly 606, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 53% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $70,000 a year (about $1,340 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 26.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 26% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 122 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Eveleigh sits about 3.3 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 18 for walkability and 38 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Basement (vectored or non-vectored).

Population
606
+11% over 5yr
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$70,000/yr
Households renting
53%
Family households
56%
Socio-economic rank
10/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
122
avg ICSEA 1076
Unemployment
3.2%
Distance to CBD
3.3 km
Walk score
18/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Eveleigh

What should I check before investing in Eveleigh?

Eveleigh has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +4.0% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.2% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Eveleigh?

The median property price in Eveleigh, NSW 2015 is $1.9M for houses and $1.2M for units.

What rental yield does Eveleigh show?

The gross rental yield in Eveleigh is 3.8% for houses and 3.7% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Eveleigh?

House prices in Eveleigh are up 4.0% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Eveleigh?

The current vacancy rate in Eveleigh is 1.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Eveleigh?

Eveleigh has a population of approximately 606 residents, with a median age of 34.

What schools are near Eveleigh?

There are 122 schools within roughly 5km of Eveleigh. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Eveleigh affordable to buy in?

A median house in Eveleigh costs about 26.8 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Eveleigh's population growing?

The population of Eveleigh has grown about 11% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Eveleigh from the CBD?

Eveleigh is about 3.3 km from the CBD.

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