The 40 highest-yielding Sydney suburbs in our data, ranked by estimated gross rental yield. Use as a research shortlist — verify current listings and local risks before deciding.
Ranked from public price and rent data. A high yield can reflect lower capital growth, higher vacancy or a small sample — confirm rent, price, property type and demand before deciding.
| Rank | Suburb | Gross yield | Median price | Weekly rent | Research links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holroyd NSW | 4.07% | $575,000 | $450/wk | |
| 2 | Rosehill NSW | 3.90% | $520,000 | $390/wk | |
| 3 | Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 3.89% | $695,000 | $520/wk | |
| 4 | Mays Hill NSW | 3.82% | $591,500 | $435/wk | |
| 5 | Carramar NSW | 3.71% | $420,000 | $300/wk | |
| 6 | Homebush NSW | 3.66% | $667,500 | $470/wk | |
| 7 | Austral NSW | 3.62% | $747,500 | $520/wk | |
| 8 | Harris Park NSW | 3.60% | $520,000 | $360/wk | |
| 9 | Wentworthville NSW | 3.59% | $615,000 | $425/wk | |
| 10 | Homebush West NSW | 3.59% | $625,000 | $431/wk | |
| 11 | Parramatta NSW | 3.57% | $640,000 | $440/wk | |
| 12 | Granville NSW | 3.56% | $583,500 | $400/wk | |
| 13 | Westmead NSW | 3.49% | $611,500 | $410/wk | |
| 14 | Liverpool NSW | 3.47% | $555,000 | $370/wk | |
| 15 | Haymarket NSW | 3.45% | $980,000 | $650/wk | |
| 16 | Wolli Creek NSW | 3.38% | $830,000 | $540/wk | |
| 17 | Asquith NSW | 3.36% | $758,500 | $490/wk | |
| 18 | Mascot NSW | 3.32% | $940,000 | $600/wk | |
| 19 | Warwick Farm NSW | 3.29% | $517,000 | $327/wk | |
| 20 | Melrose Park NSW | 3.26% | $781,000 | $490/wk | |
| 21 | Rosebery NSW | 3.26% | $925,000 | $580/wk | |
| 22 | Lakemba NSW | 3.25% | $560,000 | $350/wk | |
| 23 | Potts Hill NSW | 3.25% | $800,000 | $500/wk | |
| 24 | Wentworth Point NSW | 3.25% | $800,000 | $500/wk | |
| 25 | Auburn NSW | 3.20% | $666,000 | $410/wk | |
| 26 | Bankstown NSW | 3.20% | $650,000 | $400/wk | |
| 27 | Rockdale NSW | 3.19% | $750,000 | $460/wk | |
| 28 | Wiley Park NSW | 3.19% | $571,000 | $350/wk | |
| 29 | Waitara NSW | 3.16% | $807,500 | $490/wk | |
| 30 | Horningsea Park NSW | 3.15% | $875,000 | $530/wk | |
| 31 | Meadowbank NSW | 3.15% | $710,000 | $430/wk | |
| 32 | Rouse Hill NSW | 3.13% | $829,450 | $500/wk | |
| 33 | Centennial Park NSW | 3.13% | $830,500 | $500/wk | |
| 34 | St Peters NSW | 3.12% | $1,085,000 | $650/wk | |
| 35 | Lidcombe NSW | 3.06% | $850,000 | $500/wk | |
| 36 | Chippendale NSW | 3.05% | $888,000 | $520/wk | |
| 37 | Sydney NSW | 3.03% | $1,030,000 | $600/wk | |
| 38 | Arncliffe NSW | 3.02% | $860,000 | $500/wk | |
| 39 | Hillsdale NSW | 3.02% | $775,000 | $450/wk | |
| 40 | Turrella NSW | 3.00% | $900,000 | $520/wk |
This list ranks Sydney suburbs by estimated gross rental yield from public price and rent data; the top candidates include Holroyd, Rosehill, Sydney Olympic Park. Verify current figures and local risks before relying on any result.
Suburbs are core-metro Sydney areas, ranked by gross rental yield (annual rent ÷ median price), plausibility-filtered to exclude stale outliers.
Not on its own — yield can reflect lower capital growth, higher vacancy or thin samples. Treat this as a shortlist and confirm with current listings and a qualified adviser.
Check vacancy, local employment, property condition, insurance and tenant demand before relying on any figure.
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