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Somersby, NSW 2250
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,080,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$700,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (units)
5.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
-8.6%
market range -15.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Somersby
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Somersby market and investor summary
Somersby sits in NSW, postcode 2250. House prices have moved -8.6% over the past year. At 0.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 326 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Somersby: people, income and schools
About 1,087 people live in Somersby, 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 81% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $115,000 a year (about $2,220 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Somersby sits about 57 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 1,087
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $115,000/yr
- Households renting
- 25%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 978
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 57 km
- Walk score
- 2/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Somersby
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What should I check before investing in Somersby?
Somersby has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.8%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (0.2% 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 rental yield does Somersby show?
The gross rental yield in Somersby is 5.8% 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 Somersby?
House prices in Somersby are down 8.6% 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 Somersby?
The current vacancy rate in Somersby is 0.2%. 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 Somersby?
Somersby has a population of approximately 1,087 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Somersby?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Somersby. 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 Somersby's population growing?
The population of Somersby has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Somersby from the CBD?
Somersby is about 57 km from the CBD.
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