Sutherland NSW Property Investment

Georges River · 2232 · Score: 70/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.70M
Rental Yield
3.0%
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
Median Weekly Rent
$1000/wk
Median Unit Price
$893K
Population
11,570
Days on Market
30 days
Annual Growth
11.8%
AI Investment Analysis

Sutherland NSW Investment Brief

BUY3.0% gross yield on a $1,703,441 median.

THE MARKET

Sutherland has compounded at 1.8%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,558,074 in 2021 is worth $1,703,441 today. Properties are sitting on market for 30 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,862,370 by 2031.

  • Median house: $1,703,441 | Units: $893,298
  • Gross yield: 3.0% | Net yield: 1.6%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 1.8%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 11,570 | Owner-occupier rate: 70% | 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: $1,000/wk | Days on market: 30 (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)
  • New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
  • Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
  • Transport: Sutherland station 0.3km away

BULL CASE

If Sutherland maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $1,958,957 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Sutherland pull back 10-15% from $1,703,441, 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
  • Fairfield West (NSW): $1,296,550 median, 2.7% yield, 7.1% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Sutherland 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 3.0% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,533,097$1,873,785
  • Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
  • Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market holding under 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

Pre-gentrification2.5/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Outer suburban location (22.6km to CBD) — slower gentrification cycle
Active development pipeline (5350 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
3.2%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
2.9%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
2.6%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 1.8% + 10yr CAGR 5.9%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (5350 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

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Rental Vacancy Rate
1.6 high impact
Days on Market
30 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
1000 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
1.82 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.87 high impact
1yr Price Growth
11.8 medium impact
Population Growth
1.44 high impact
Median Household Income
2157 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.1 medium impact
Public Transport Score
8.4 medium impact
School Zone Quality
8.2 medium impact
Distance to CBD
22.62 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
8 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
69.5 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3.05 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.55 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

1,850

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 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2232

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

35,304

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

8/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $1000/wk median rent for Sutherland. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Sutherland PS
PrimaryGovernment
7.8/10
The Jannali HS
SecondaryGovernment
7/10

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.