Sutherland NSW Property Investment
Georges River · 2232 · Score: 70/100 · Buy
Sutherland NSW Investment Brief
BUY — 3.0% 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
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 1.8% + 10yr CAGR 5.9%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −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 2232
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
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