Ermington NSW Property Investment
Randwick · 2115 · Score: 73/100 · Buy
Ermington NSW Investment Brief
BUY — $1,891,264 median with 9.1%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Ermington has compounded at 9.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,223,569 in 2021 is worth $1,891,264 today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $2,923,317 by 2031.
- Median house: $1,891,264 | Units: $763,514
- Gross yield: 2.8% | Net yield: 1.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 9.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 12,686 | Owner-occupier rate: 55% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $1,000/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (Operational)
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (Under Procurement)
- WestConnex Motorway (Operational)
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Ermington maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $2,174,954 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Ermington pull back 10-15% from $1,891,264, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Canley Vale (NSW): $1,345,042 median, 2.7% yield, 30.0% 1yr growth
- Holroyd (NSW): $1,497,415 median, 2.5% yield, 4.2% 1yr growth
- Berala (NSW): $1,695,375 median, 2.3% yield, 5.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Ermington presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.8% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current above_trend phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,702,138 – $2,080,390
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 9.1% + 10yr CAGR 8.0%
- +Strong population growth (3.4%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (1676 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
336
2020
289
2021
318
2022
482
2023
251
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2115
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
12,686
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Ermington NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1000/wk median rent for Ermington. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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