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South Wentworthville, NSW 2145
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,460,000
market range $1.4M-$1.5M
Median Unit
$640,000
market range $575K-$700K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.2%
market range +5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for South Wentworthville
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South Wentworthville market and investor summary
In South Wentworthville, NSW 2145, the median house sells for around $1.5M, on a gross rental yield of 2.8% for houses. House prices have moved +8.2% over the past year and +24.4% over three years. 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 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in South Wentworthville: people, income and schools
About 6,913 people live in South Wentworthville, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 76% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $93,000 a year (about $1,790 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 15.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 75 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. South Wentworthville sits about 23 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 55 for walkability and 23 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 6,913
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $93,000/yr
- Households renting
- 39%
- Family households
- 76%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 75
- avg ICSEA 1038
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 23 km
- Walk score
- 55/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in South Wentworthville
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What should I check before investing in South Wentworthville?
South Wentworthville has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.5%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +8.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in South Wentworthville?
The median property price in South Wentworthville, NSW 2145 is $1.5M for houses and $640K for units.
What rental yield does South Wentworthville show?
The gross rental yield in South Wentworthville is 2.8% for houses and 5.5% 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 South Wentworthville?
House prices in South Wentworthville are up 8.2% over the past year and up 24.4% 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 South Wentworthville?
The current vacancy rate in South Wentworthville 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 South Wentworthville?
South Wentworthville has a population of approximately 6,913 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near South Wentworthville?
There are 75 schools within roughly 5km of South Wentworthville. 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 South Wentworthville affordable to buy in?
A median house in South Wentworthville costs about 15.7 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 South Wentworthville's population growing?
The population of South Wentworthville 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 South Wentworthville from the CBD?
South Wentworthville is about 23 km from the CBD.
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