Westmead Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Westmead, NSW 2145 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$611,500
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
3.5%
Weekly Rent
$410
Renter Demand
88%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
Low — tight market
Population
16,555
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2145
Median house price $611,500
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $410/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 3.5% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 87.6%
Vacancy rate 1.11%
Population 16,555
Median household income $111,488/yr
Owner-occupied 12.4%
Median age 33 yrs
Total dwellings 4,571

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 70

Westmead shows 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

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.

Low vacancy (1.1%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (88%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Higher reported crime (70 incidents/1,000 residents) — NSW reported data 2024
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Price History

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

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 1
Secondary 0
Schools in Westmead
Westmead Public School Primary · Government
Palm Avenue School Other · Government
Redbank School Other · Government
The Childrens Hospital School Other · 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
9 Bailey St, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-11 $628,000 Residence
35 Darcy Rd, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-10 $525,000 Residence
14 A Central Ave, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-09 $560,000 Residence
2 Reid Ave, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-09 $585,000 Residence
30 Lydbrook St, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-09 $585,000 Residence
3 Reid Ave, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-04 $730,000 Residence
6 Reid Ave, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-03 $775,000 Residence
8 Fraser St, Westmead NSW 2145 2026-06-03 $490,000 Residence 116 m²
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Source: NSW Valuer-General. Individual settled sales, most recent first.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Westmead's 3.5% gross rental yield is above the NSW median of 2.1%, across 1,679 NSW suburbs with public data.

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

Gillieston Heights, NSW
5.0% yield
$444,900
Bringelly, NSW
4.3% yield
$610,900
Chippendale, NSW
4.3% yield
$625,000
Menangle Park, NSW
4.3% yield
$603,000
Bringelly, NSW
4.2% yield
$625,000
Holroyd, NSW
4.1% yield
$575,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $611,500
Deposit (20%) $122,300
Loan (80% LVR) $489,200
Weekly rent $410/wk
Annual rent income $21,320/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westmead a good suburb to invest in?

Westmead has a high renter proportion (88%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. 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 Westmead?

The median house price in Westmead is approximately $611,500 based on 2026 public data.

What is the rental yield in Westmead?

The indicative gross rental yield in Westmead is 3.5%, based on a median weekly rent of $410 against a median price of $611,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Westmead compare to other suburbs?

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

Is Westmead a safe suburb?

Westmead shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 70 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Westmead?

Westmead has 4 known schools, including Westmead Public School, Palm Avenue School, Redbank School, The Childrens Hospital School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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