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Rossmore, NSW 2557
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,200,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$905,000
Gross Yield (houses)
0.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+1.2%
market range -32.5% to +60.0%
Investment snapshot for Rossmore
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Rossmore market and investor summary
In Rossmore, NSW 2557, houses show a gross rental yield of 0.9%. House prices have moved +1.2% over the past year. 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 0.9% 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 495 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Rossmore: people, income and schools
About 2,241 people live in Rossmore, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 70% over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 83% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $95,000 a year (about $1,830 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 9 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Rossmore sits about 42 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 2,241
- +70% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $95,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 9
- avg ICSEA 1029
- Unemployment
- 1.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 42 km
- Walk score
- 5/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Rossmore
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What should I check before investing in Rossmore?
Rossmore has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. 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 Rossmore?
The median property price in Rossmore, NSW 2557 is $905K for units.
What rental yield does Rossmore show?
The gross rental yield in Rossmore is 0.9% for houses and 3.8% 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 Rossmore?
House prices in Rossmore are up 1.2% 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 Rossmore?
The current vacancy rate in Rossmore 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 Rossmore?
Rossmore has a population of approximately 2,241 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near Rossmore?
There are 9 schools within roughly 5km of Rossmore. 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 Rossmore's population growing?
The population of Rossmore has grown about 70% 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 Rossmore from the CBD?
Rossmore is about 42 km from the CBD.
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