Penshurst NSW Property Investment
Georges River · 2222 · Score: 63/100 · Hold
Penshurst NSW Investment Brief
HOLD — 2.9% gross yield on a $1,605,000 median.
THE MARKET
Penshurst has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,482,540 in 2021 is worth $1,605,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 44 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,737,575 by 2031.
- Median house: $1,605,000 | Units: $735,120
- Gross yield: 2.9% | Net yield: 1.4%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 12,592 | Owner-occupier rate: 61% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $880/wk | Days on market: 44 (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 Gateway (Under Construction)
- Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Operational)
- WestConnex Motorway (Operational)
- New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Penshurst maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $1,845,750 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Penshurst pull back 10-15% from $1,605,000, 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
Penshurst offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery phase with low vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.0%.
- Entry range: $1,444,500 – $1,765,500
- 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 1.6% + 10yr CAGR 4.2%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −Population decline (-0.2%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (5350 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
1,850
2020
1,178
2021
829
2022
772
2023
721
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2222
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
12,660
Education (IEO)
8/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Penshurst NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $880/wk median rent for Penshurst. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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