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Unanderra, NSW 2526

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$950,000

market range $900K-$1.0M

Median Unit

$765,000

market range $725K-$800K

Gross Yield (units)

4.1%

1yr Growth (houses)

+7.3%

market range +2.5% to +10.0%

Investment snapshot for Unanderra

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Unanderra market and investor summary

In Unanderra, NSW 2526, the median house sells for around $950K. House prices have moved +7.3% over the past year and +16.7% over three years. 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.

Living in Unanderra: people, income and schools

Unanderra is home to around 5,476 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 66% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $63,000 a year (about $1,210 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 15.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 31 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Unanderra sits about 74 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 65 for walkability and 38 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
5,476
+1% over 5yr
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$63,000/yr
Households renting
42%
Family households
66%
Socio-economic rank
7/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
31
avg ICSEA 1026
Unemployment
5.5%
Distance to CBD
74 km
Walk score
65/100

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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Frequently asked questions about Unanderra

What should I check before investing in Unanderra?

Unanderra has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +7.3% in the past year shows positive 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 Unanderra?

The median property price in Unanderra, NSW 2526 is $950K for houses and $765K for units.

What rental yield does Unanderra show?

The gross rental yield in Unanderra is 4.1% 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 Unanderra?

House prices in Unanderra are up 7.3% over the past year and up 16.7% 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 Unanderra?

The current vacancy rate in Unanderra 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 Unanderra?

Unanderra has a population of approximately 5,476 residents, with a median age of 42.

What schools are near Unanderra?

There are 31 schools within roughly 5km of Unanderra. 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 Unanderra affordable to buy in?

A median house in Unanderra costs about 15.1 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 Unanderra's population growing?

The population of Unanderra has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Unanderra from the CBD?

Unanderra is about 74 km from the CBD.

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