St Leonards NSW Property Investment
Central Coast (NSW) · 2065 · Score: 70/100 · Buy
St Leonards Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
St Leonards NSW Investment Brief
BUY — 1.6% gross yield on a $3,817,693 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
St Leonards has compounded at 6.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $3,817,693 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 42 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $3,817,693 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $1,147,899
- Gross yield: 1.6% | Net yield: 0.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 6.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 12.4%/yr
- Population: 7,212 | Owner-occupier rate: 48% | 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: $1,200/wk | Days on market: 42 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $582/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$85,017/yr
- vs long-term rent: $62,400/yr (+36% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
- Beaches Link Tunnel (Sydney) (Announced)
- Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Operational)
- Sydney Gateway (Under Construction)
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If St Leonards maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $4,390,347 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in St Leonards pull back 10-15% from $3,817,693, 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
- Bondi (NSW): $4,422,566 median, 2.4% yield, 7.1% 1yr growth
- Crows Nest (NSW): $2,824,468 median, 2.3% yield, 10.9% 1yr growth
- Woolloomooloo (NSW): $2,747,216 median, 2.0% yield, -8.2% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
St Leonards 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 1.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $3,435,924 – $4,199,462
- 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 6.9% + 10yr CAGR 7.4%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (7045 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
1,131
2020
1,366
2021
1,417
2022
1,906
2023
1,225
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2065
Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
31,698
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on St Leonards NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1200/wk median rent for St Leonards. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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