North Rocks NSW Property Investment
The Hills · 2151 · Score: 66/100 · Buy
North Rocks Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
North Rocks NSW Investment Brief
BUY — $1,841,022 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median with 17.3%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
North Rocks has compounded at 17.3%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,841,022 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 44 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $1,841,022 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $706,980
- Gross yield: 2.7% | Net yield: 1.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 17.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 9,136 | Owner-occupier rate: 55% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $940/wk | Days on market: 44 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $446/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$65,043/yr
- vs long-term rent: $48,880/yr (+33% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (Operational)
- Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (Under Procurement)
- NorthConnex Tunnel (Operational)
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If North Rocks maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $2,117,175 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in North Rocks pull back 10-15% from $1,841,022, 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
North Rocks 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 boom phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,656,920 – $2,025,124
- 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
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 17.3% + 10yr CAGR 7.6%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −Population decline (-0.1%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (16605 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
2,097
2020
3,552
2021
3,693
2022
3,561
2023
3,702
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2151
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
21,204
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on North Rocks NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $940/wk median rent for North Rocks. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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