NSW2168· Pop. 45,023Liverpool

CARTWRIGHT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

56

Liveability score

46

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,108,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

0.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.0%

modelled estimate

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CARTWRIGHT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+5.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.69%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$650k
2021
$789k
2022
$820k
2023
$841k
2024
$925k
2025
$1100k
2026
$1108k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CARTWRIGHT is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,387/wk

$97k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.6%

57.0% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

54%

35% apartments

Degree qualified

35.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

400 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

71.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

46 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

28.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,995/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2168

🏫10 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

St Therese Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1003(48%)
315 students14:1 student–teacher44% girls13% top SEA quarter

Green Valley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 973(35%)
365 students17:1 student–teacher52% girls7% top SEA quarter

Hinchinbrook Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 959(29%)
487 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls4% top SEA quarter

Cartwright Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 920(15%)
241 students10:1 student–teacher44% girls2% top SEA quarter

Busby West Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 895(10%)
304 students10:1 student–teacher43% girls1% top SEA quarter

Busby Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 892(9%)
243 students9:1 student–teacher48% girls1% top SEA quarter

Ashcroft Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 887(8%)
284 students10:1 student–teacher45% girls

Sadleir Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 883(8%)
351 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls1% top SEA quarter

Miller Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 880(7%)
266 students10:1 student–teacher45% girls2% top SEA quarter

Heckenberg Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 848(5%)
209 students10:1 student–teacher50% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (5)

Good Samaritan Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1006(50%)
1,297 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls10% top SEA quarter

Hoxton Park High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 940(21%)
895 students13:1 student–teacher44% girls3% top SEA quarter

James Busby High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 902(11%)
544 students9:1 student–teacher44% girls2% top SEA quarter

Miller High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 878(7%)
816 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls2% top SEA quarter

Ashcroft High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 877(7%)
701 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls1% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Minarah College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1014(53%)
1,129 students15:1 student–teacher54% girls15% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
74/ 100

2.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
922ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
48/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 3 tram🚌 48 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

31

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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