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Hamlyn Terrace, NSW 2259
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,010,000
market range $950K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$695,000
market range $600K-$725K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.3%
market range +5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Hamlyn Terrace
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Hamlyn Terrace market and investor summary
In Hamlyn Terrace, NSW 2259, the median house sells for around $1.0M, on a gross rental yield of 3.9% for houses. House prices have moved +9.3% over the past year and +15.6% over three years. At 1.4% 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 3.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Hamlyn Terrace: people, income and schools
Hamlyn Terrace has a resident population of roughly 8,761, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. At a median age of 36, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 81% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $101,000 a year (about $1,940 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 14 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Hamlyn Terrace sits about 73 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 23 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 8,761
- +11% over 5yr
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $101,000/yr
- Households renting
- 33%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 14
- avg ICSEA 992
- Unemployment
- 4.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 73 km
- Walk score
- 23/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Hamlyn Terrace
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What should I check before investing in Hamlyn Terrace?
Hamlyn Terrace has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +9.3% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.4% 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 Hamlyn Terrace?
The median property price in Hamlyn Terrace, NSW 2259 is $1.0M for houses and $695K for units.
What rental yield does Hamlyn Terrace show?
The gross rental yield in Hamlyn Terrace is 3.9% for houses. 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 Hamlyn Terrace?
House prices in Hamlyn Terrace are up 9.3% over the past year and up 15.6% over three years. 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 Hamlyn Terrace?
The current vacancy rate in Hamlyn Terrace is 1.4%. 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 Hamlyn Terrace?
Hamlyn Terrace has a population of approximately 8,761 residents, with a median age of 36.
What schools are near Hamlyn Terrace?
There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of Hamlyn Terrace. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Hamlyn Terrace affordable to buy in?
A median house in Hamlyn Terrace costs about 10.0 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 Hamlyn Terrace's population growing?
The population of Hamlyn Terrace 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 Hamlyn Terrace from the CBD?
Hamlyn Terrace is about 73 km from the CBD.
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