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Stanford Merthyr, NSW 2327
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$750,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$455,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+11.4%
market range -5.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Stanford Merthyr
Stanford Merthyr has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.
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Stanford Merthyr market and investor summary
In Stanford Merthyr, NSW 2327, houses show a gross rental yield of 4.0%. House prices have moved +11.4% over the past year. At 2.3% 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 Stanford Merthyr: people, income and schools
Stanford Merthyr is home to around 575 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 17% over five years. The median age is 41, skewed a little older, and 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $70,000 a year, or roughly $1,340 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 6 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 6 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 575
- +17% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $70,000/yr
- Households renting
- 17%
- Family households
- 71%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 957
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Walk score
- 6/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Stanford Merthyr
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What should I check before investing in Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr 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 +11.4% 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 Stanford Merthyr?
The median property price in Stanford Merthyr, NSW 2327 is $455K for units.
What rental yield does Stanford Merthyr show?
The gross rental yield in Stanford Merthyr is 4.0% 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 Stanford Merthyr?
House prices in Stanford Merthyr are up 11.4% 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 Stanford Merthyr?
The current vacancy rate in Stanford Merthyr is 2.3%. 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 Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has a population of approximately 575 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Stanford Merthyr?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Stanford Merthyr. 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 Stanford Merthyr's population growing?
The population of Stanford Merthyr has grown about 17% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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