Rosebery NSW Property Investment
Sutherland · 2018 · Score: 74/100 · Buy
Rosebery Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Rosebery NSW Investment Brief
BUY — 2.8% gross yield on a $2,386,515 median.
THE MARKET
Rosebery has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $2,038,758 in 2021 is worth $2,386,515 today. Properties are sitting on market for 42 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $2,793,590 by 2031.
- Median house: $2,386,515 | Units: $982,674
- Gross yield: 2.8% | Net yield: 1.3%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 13,533 | Owner-occupier rate: 46% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $1,280/wk | Days on market: 42 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $545/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$79,598/yr
- vs long-term rent: $66,560/yr (+20% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Sydney Gateway (Under Construction)
- Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Operational)
- New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
- Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
- Transport: Mascot station 1.3km away
BULL CASE
If Rosebery maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $2,744,492 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Rosebery pull back 10-15% from $2,386,515, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Berala (NSW): $1,695,375 median, 2.3% yield, 5.1% 1yr growth
- Campsie (NSW): $1,865,686 median, 2.3% yield, 1.5% 1yr growth
- Belfield (NSW): $1,923,552 median, 2.7% yield, -9.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Rosebery 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 recovery phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $2,147,864 – $2,625,166
- 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 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 5.0%
- +Strong population growth (3.1%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (5667 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
1,113
2020
1,488
2021
1,323
2022
998
2023
745
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2018
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
19,878
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Rosebery NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1280/wk median rent for Rosebery. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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