Telopea NSW Property Investment

Parramatta · 2117 · Score: 65/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.93M
Rental Yield
2.4%
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
Median Weekly Rent
$900/wk
Median Unit Price
$716K
Population
5,356
Days on Market
38 days
Annual Growth
-10.9%

Telopea Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$499.12/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$73K
AI Investment Analysis

Telopea NSW Investment Brief

BUY$1,932,253 median with 10.3%/yr growth over 5 years.

THE MARKET

Telopea has compounded at 10.3%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,183,550 in 2021 is worth $1,932,253 today. Properties are sitting on market for 38 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $3,154,580 by 2031.

  • Median house: $1,932,253 | Units: $716,484
  • Gross yield: 2.4% | Net yield: 0.9%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 10.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 5,356 | Owner-occupier rate: 61% | 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: $900/wk | Days on market: 38 (stable)
  • Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

  • Median nightly rate: $499/night | Occupancy: 40%
  • Estimated annual STR gross: ~$72,872/yr
  • vs long-term rent: $46,800/yr (+56% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
  • Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (Operational)
  • Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (Under Procurement)
  • WestConnex Motorway (Operational)
  • Transport: Telopea station 0.3km away

BULL CASE

If Telopea maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $2,222,091 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Telopea pull back 10-15% from $1,932,253, 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

  • 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
  • Campsie (NSW): $1,865,686 median, 2.3% yield, 1.5% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Telopea 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 2.4% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current above_trend phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,739,028$2,125,478
  • 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

Active gentrification6.5/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Strong capital growth (10.3% CAGR) — above national average
Inner/middle ring location (17.9km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Mixed tenure (36% renters) — transitional suburb profile
Active development pipeline (13861 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
9.0%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
8.3%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
7.2%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 10.3% + 10yr CAGR 8.3%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (13861 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

6 green7 yellow3 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
1.6 high impact
Days on Market
38 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
900 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
10.35 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
8.31 high impact
1yr Price Growth
-10.9 medium impact
Population Growth
0.83 high impact
Median Household Income
1861 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.9 medium impact
Public Transport Score
7.9 medium impact
School Zone Quality
6 medium impact
Distance to CBD
17.86 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
61 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.42 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
0.92 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

3,150

2020

2,410

2021

2,761

2022

2,325

2023

3,215

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2117

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 6 of 10 — Average

Population

22,185

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

6/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $900/wk median rent for Telopea. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Telopea PS
PrimaryGovernment
6/10
Cumberland HS
SecondaryGovernment
7.1/10

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.