Woolooware NSW Property Investment
Sutherland · 2230 · Score: 70/100 · Buy
Woolooware Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Woolooware NSW Investment Brief
BUY — 2.7% gross yield on a $2,730,278 median.
THE MARKET
Woolooware has compounded at 6.7%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,974,171 in 2021 is worth $2,730,278 today. Properties are sitting on market for 58 days (buyers have negotiating room). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $3,775,974 by 2031.
- Median house: $2,730,278 | Units: $1,146,503
- Gross yield: 2.7% | Net yield: 1.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 6.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 5,060 | Owner-occupier rate: 65% | 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: $1,425/wk | Days on market: 58 (worsening)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $506/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$73,858/yr
- vs long-term rent: $74,100/yr (comparable — LTR offers simpler management)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Sydney Gateway (Under Construction)
- Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Operational)
- New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Woolooware maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $3,139,820 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Woolooware pull back 10-15% from $2,730,278, 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
- Pinkett (NSW): $2,650,000 median, 0.8% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
- Belfield (NSW): $1,923,552 median, 2.7% yield, -9.1% 1yr growth
- Lovedale (NSW): $2,022,982 median, 1.4% yield, 14.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Woolooware 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 2.7% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $2,457,250 – $3,003,306
- 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 13.2% + 10yr CAGR 9.1%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −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 2230
Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
30,690
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Woolooware NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1425/wk median rent for Woolooware. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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