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Kurnell, NSW 2231
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,880,000
market range $1.8M-$2.0M
Median Unit
$1,150,000
market range $1.1M-$1.6M
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.8%
market range -12.5% to +10.0%
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Kurnell market and investor summary
In Kurnell, NSW 2231, the median house sells for around $1.9M, on a gross rental yield of 2.8% for houses. House prices have moved +4.8% over the past year and +23.3% over three years. At 1.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Kurnell: people, income and schools
Kurnell has a resident population of roughly 2,528, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 38, it reads as broadly working-age, and 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $112,000 a year (about $2,160 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 16.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 5 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Kurnell sits about 17 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 40 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 2,528
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $112,000/yr
- Households renting
- 17%
- Family households
- 82%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 5
- avg ICSEA 1047
- Unemployment
- 2.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 17 km
- Walk score
- 40/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kurnell
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What should I check before investing in Kurnell?
Kurnell has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +4.8% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +23.3% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Kurnell?
The median property price in Kurnell, NSW 2231 is $1.9M for houses and $1.1M for units.
What rental yield does Kurnell show?
The gross rental yield in Kurnell is 2.8% 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 Kurnell?
House prices in Kurnell are up 4.8% over the past year and up 23.3% 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 Kurnell?
The current vacancy rate in Kurnell is 1.5%. 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 Kurnell?
Kurnell has a population of approximately 2,528 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Kurnell?
There are 5 schools within roughly 5km of Kurnell. 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 Kurnell affordable to buy in?
A median house in Kurnell costs about 16.7 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 Kurnell's population growing?
The population of Kurnell has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Kurnell from the CBD?
Kurnell is about 17 km from the CBD.
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