Sydney Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Sydney, NSW 2000 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$1,030,000
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
3.0%
Weekly Rent
$600
Renter Demand
84%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
4.6%
High — soft demand
Population
16,667
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2000
Median house price $1,030,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $600/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 3.0% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 84.4%
Vacancy rate 4.57%
Population 16,667
Median household income $115,804/yr
Owner-occupied 15.6%
Median age 32 yrs
Total dwellings 6,062

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

⚠️ High vacancy (4.6%) — softer rental demand
High renter proportion (84%) — strong rental demand base
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Price History

Source: NSW_FairTrading_BondLodgements. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 0
Secondary 1
Schools in Sydney
Conservatorium High School Secondary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🏷️ Recent Sales

Actual settled transactions — the most recent sales recorded in this suburb.

Address Sold Price Type Land
336 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-10 $780,000 Residence
117 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-10 $3,500,000 Residence
130 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-09 $1,300,000 Residence
188 Day St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-09 $670,000 Residence 54 m²
116 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-09 $1,750,000 Residence 85 m²
222 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-05 $1,245,000 Residence
185 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-05 $2,100,000 Residence
185 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000 2026-06-05 $2,100,000 Residence
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Source: NSW Valuer-General. Individual settled sales, most recent first.

💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,030,000
Deposit (20%) $206,000
Loan (80% LVR) $824,000
Weekly rent $600/wk
Annual rent income $31,200/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sydney a good suburb to invest in?

Sydney has a high renter proportion (84%). Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Sydney?

The median house price in Sydney is approximately $1,030,000 based on 2026 public data.

What is the rental yield in Sydney?

The indicative gross rental yield in Sydney is 3.0%, based on a median weekly rent of $600 against a median price of $1,030,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Sydney compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Sydney against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

What schools are in Sydney?

Sydney has 1 known school, including Conservatorium High School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

PropertyScoutAU uses public and government datasets where available, including price, demographic and rental indicators. Coverage varies by suburb and some fields may be estimated or unavailable. See our data sources page for full details.

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