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Waterloo Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Waterloo, NSW 2017 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$983,500
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
5.4%
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Weekly Rent
$1,015
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Renter Demand
92%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
2.5%
Rental market indicator
Population
16,379
Suburb residents
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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2017
Median house price $983,500
Median unit price —
Weekly rent (median) $1,015/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 5.4% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 92.2%
Vacancy rate 2.47%
Population 16,379
Median household income $105,456/yr
Owner-occupied 7.8%
Median age 33 yrs
Total dwellings 6,341

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level High reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 125

Waterloo shows well above-average reported crime compared with other NSW suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: NSW police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Backed by 30+ recent transactions; the price is an all-property-types median and plausible for the area.

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

🔵 Vacancy 2.5% — balanced rental market
✅ High renter proportion (92%) — strong rental demand base
🚩 High reported crime (125 incidents/1,000 residents) — NSW reported data 2024
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Price History

We only chart a price trend when the underlying source data is consistent enough to be reliable. For this suburb, the current median above reflects the latest data we can stand behind.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 0
Secondary 0
Schools in Waterloo
Yudi Gunyi School Other · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Waterloo's 5.4% gross rental yield is above the NSW median of 3.2%, across 1,770 NSW suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in NSW by price range, ranked by yield:

Hillsdale, NSW
7.6% yield
$775,000
Belrose, NSW
6.9% yield
$890,000
Camperdown, NSW
6.4% yield
$747,000
Eastlakes, NSW
6.4% yield
$825,000
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
6.1% yield
$695,000
Mascot, NSW
6.0% yield
$940,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $983,500
Deposit (20%) $196,700
Loan (80% LVR) $786,800
Weekly rent $1,015/wk
Annual rent income $52,780/yr
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Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waterloo a good suburb to invest in?

Waterloo has a high renter proportion (92%). 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 Waterloo?

The median house price in Waterloo is approximately $983,500 based on 2026 public data.

What is the rental yield in Waterloo?

The indicative gross rental yield in Waterloo is 5.4%, based on a median weekly rent of $1,015 against a median price of $983,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Waterloo compare to other suburbs?

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Is Waterloo a safe suburb?

Waterloo shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 125 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Waterloo?

Waterloo has 1 known school, including Yudi Gunyi School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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