Granville NSW Property Investment

Cumberland · 2142 · Score: 64/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$1.33M
Rental Yield
2.7%
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
Median Weekly Rent
$700/wk
Median Unit Price
$542K
Population
16,716
Days on Market
42 days
Annual Growth
-4.9%
AI Investment Analysis

Granville NSW Investment Brief

BUY2.7% gross yield on a $1,330,377 median.

THE MARKET

Granville has compounded at 3.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,142,040 in 2021 is worth $1,330,377 today. Properties are sitting on market for 42 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,549,773 by 2031.

  • Median house: $1,330,377 | Units: $542,347
  • Gross yield: 2.7% | Net yield: 1.2%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 3.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 16,716 | Owner-occupier rate: 41% | Affluence: Below Average
  • Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $700/wk | Days on market: 42 (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

  • Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (Operational)
  • Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
  • Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (Under Procurement)
  • WestConnex Motorway (Operational)
  • Transport: Standard suburban transport access

BULL CASE

If Granville maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $1,529,934 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Granville pull back 10-15% from $1,330,377, 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

Granville 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 2.7% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,197,339$1,463,415
  • 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

Active gentrification7.0/10
Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
Moderate capital growth (4.0% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (19.1km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
High renter base (55%) — room for tenure upgrade as area improves
Active development pipeline (9809 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
4.7%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.3%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.8%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 4.0% + 10yr CAGR 6.4%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (9809 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

5 green5 yellow6 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
1.6 high impact
Days on Market
42 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
700 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
4.04 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
6.37 high impact
1yr Price Growth
-4.9 medium impact
Population Growth
1.26 high impact
Median Household Income
1547 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
9 medium impact
Public Transport Score
9.1 medium impact
School Zone Quality
8 medium impact
Distance to CBD
19.09 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
3 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
40.7 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.74 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.24 high impact

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

1,793

2020

3,105

2021

1,834

2022

1,772

2023

1,305

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2142

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage

Population

27,993

Education (IEO)

7/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

1/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Granville NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $700/wk median rent for Granville. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Granville PS
PrimaryGovernment
5.6/10
Auburn GHS
SecondaryGovernment
5.2/10
Granville BHS
SecondaryGovernment
5/10
Merrylands HS
SecondaryGovernment
4.5/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.