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Sanctuary Point, NSW 2540
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$720,000
market range $700K-$775K
Median Unit
$560,000
market range $500K-$625K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+2.9%
market range +0.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Sanctuary Point
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Sanctuary Point market and investor summary
In Sanctuary Point, NSW 2540, the median house sells for around $720K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. House prices have moved +2.9% over the past year and +8.0% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Sanctuary Point: people, income and schools
About 7,874 people live in Sanctuary Point, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 47, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 68% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $56,000 a year (about $1,070 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 13.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 36% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. 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 Node.
- Population
- 7,874
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $56,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 68%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 939
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- 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.
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What should I check before investing in Sanctuary Point?
Sanctuary Point has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.4% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Sanctuary Point?
The median property price in Sanctuary Point, NSW 2540 is $720K for houses and $560K for units.
What rental yield does Sanctuary Point show?
The gross rental yield in Sanctuary Point is 4.0% for houses and 4.4% 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 Sanctuary Point?
House prices in Sanctuary Point are up 2.9% over the past year and up 8.0% 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 Sanctuary Point?
The current vacancy rate in Sanctuary Point is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Sanctuary Point?
Sanctuary Point has a population of approximately 7,874 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Sanctuary Point?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Sanctuary Point. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Sanctuary Point affordable to buy in?
A median house in Sanctuary Point costs about 13.0 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 Sanctuary Point's population growing?
The population of Sanctuary Point has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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