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 | Hillsdale NSW | 7.65% | $775,000 | $1,140/wk | |
| 2 | Harris Park NSW | 6.85% | $520,000 | $685/wk | |
| 3 | Carramar NSW | 6.81% | $420,000 | $550/wk | |
| 4 | Eastlakes NSW | 6.37% | $825,000 | $1,010/wk | |
| 5 | Sydney Olympic Park NSW | 6.14% | $695,000 | $820/wk | |
| 6 | Warwick Farm NSW | 6.03% | $517,000 | $600/wk | |
| 7 | Rosehill NSW | 6.00% | $520,000 | $600/wk | |
| 8 | Mascot NSW | 5.97% | $940,000 | $1,080/wk | |
| 9 | Mays Hill NSW | 5.83% | $591,500 | $663/wk | |
| 10 | Homebush West NSW | 5.72% | $625,000 | $688/wk | |
| 11 | Westmead NSW | 5.64% | $611,500 | $663/wk | |
| 12 | Liverpool NSW | 5.62% | $555,000 | $600/wk | |
| 13 | Wentworthville NSW | 5.61% | $615,000 | $663/wk | |
| 14 | Parramatta NSW | 5.57% | $640,000 | $685/wk | |
| 15 | Austral NSW | 5.50% | $747,500 | $790/wk | |
| 16 | Waterloo NSW | 5.37% | $983,500 | $1,015/wk | |
| 17 | Homebush NSW | 5.36% | $667,500 | $688/wk | |
| 18 | Wentworth Point NSW | 5.33% | $800,000 | $820/wk | |
| 19 | Wolli Creek NSW | 5.33% | $830,000 | $850/wk | |
| 20 | Centennial Park NSW | 5.32% | $830,500 | $850/wk | |
| 21 | Arncliffe NSW | 5.14% | $860,000 | $850/wk | |
| 22 | Meadowbank NSW | 5.13% | $710,000 | $700/wk | |
| 23 | Auburn NSW | 5.08% | $666,000 | $650/wk | |
| 24 | Rockdale NSW | 4.99% | $750,000 | $720/wk | |
| 25 | Zetland NSW | 4.98% | $1,060,000 | $1,015/wk | |
| 26 | Manly Vale NSW | 4.98% | $1,037,500 | $993/wk | |
| 27 | Chippendale NSW | 4.97% | $888,000 | $849/wk | |
| 28 | Eastgardens NSW | 4.94% | $1,198,800 | $1,140/wk | |
| 29 | Lakemba NSW | 4.92% | $560,000 | $530/wk | |
| 30 | Cabramatta NSW | 4.92% | $634,500 | $600/wk | |
| 31 | Turrella NSW | 4.91% | $900,000 | $850/wk | |
| 32 | Rouse Hill NSW | 4.89% | $829,450 | $780/wk | |
| 33 | St Peters NSW | 4.86% | $1,085,000 | $1,015/wk | |
| 34 | Wiley Park NSW | 4.83% | $571,000 | $530/wk | |
| 35 | Bankstown NSW | 4.80% | $650,000 | $600/wk | |
| 36 | Asquith NSW | 4.79% | $758,500 | $698/wk | |
| 37 | Hurstville NSW | 4.76% | $819,000 | $750/wk | |
| 38 | Dolls Point NSW | 4.75% | $930,000 | $850/wk | |
| 39 | Melrose Park NSW | 4.66% | $781,000 | $700/wk | |
| 40 | Rhodes NSW | 4.65% | $1,040,000 | $930/wk |
This list ranks Sydney suburbs by estimated gross rental yield from public price and rent data; the top candidates include Hillsdale, Harris Park, Carramar. 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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