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La Perouse, NSW 2036
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$3,215,000
market range $2.2M-$3.2M
Median Unit
$970,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.7%
1yr Growth
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La Perouse market and investor summary
In La Perouse, NSW 2036, the median house sells for around $3.2M, on a gross rental yield of 2.7% for houses. At 1.4% 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 2.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 68 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in La Perouse: people, income and schools
La Perouse is home to around 366 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 45, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 81% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $107,000 a year (about $2,060 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 30.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 38% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 17 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. La Perouse sits about 14 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 26 for walkability and 12 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 366
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $107,000/yr
- Households renting
- 39%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 17
- avg ICSEA 943
- Unemployment
- 7.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 14 km
- Walk score
- 26/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in La Perouse
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What should I check before investing in La Perouse?
La Perouse has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.6%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. 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 La Perouse?
The median property price in La Perouse, NSW 2036 is $3.2M for houses and $970K for units.
What rental yield does La Perouse show?
The gross rental yield in La Perouse is 2.7% for houses and 5.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in La Perouse?
The current vacancy rate in La Perouse 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 La Perouse?
La Perouse has a population of approximately 366 residents, with a median age of 45.
What schools are near La Perouse?
There are 17 schools within roughly 5km of La Perouse. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is La Perouse affordable to buy in?
A median house in La Perouse costs about 30.0 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 La Perouse's population growing?
The population of La Perouse has grown about 8% 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 La Perouse from the CBD?
La Perouse is about 14 km from the CBD.
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